Beijing Confirms Discussions on Possible Xi-Putin-Trump Summit
Source Summary
Beijing has confirmed contacts regarding a possible trilateral summit involving Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and U.S. President Donald Trump. The summit could take place on the sidelines of the APEC leaders' summit scheduled for November 18–19 in Shenzhen, southeastern China.
Why it matters
A trilateral meeting of the leaders of China, Russia, and the United States would represent substantive multilateral diplomacy on major geopolitical issues at the highest level.
What remains uncertain
The summit remains possible but not confirmed; it would occur on the sidelines of APEC on November 18–19 if it takes place.
