China Discusses Possible Xi Trump Putin Meeting

China is discussing a possible meeting between President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, but Beijing has not confirmed that the leaders will meet. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China was communicating with relevant parties about a meeting of the three heads of state. No agreement on attendance or arrangements has been announced.

The proposed meeting could take place alongside the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders Meeting, scheduled for November 18-19, 2026, in Shenzhen. APEC is a 21-member forum that includes China, the United States and Russia. The leaders’ meeting is not on a confirmed schedule, and its potential format and agenda have not been disclosed.

The possibility comes as Trump is expected to travel to Shenzhen to meet Xi. The leaders have met twice this year, according to reports describing a possible Shenzhen meeting as their third encounter. Their governments are managing a trade truce that is reported to run until January 2027.

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