U.S., China, Russia leaders to meet next week, says Trump; Beijing says ‘in communication with parties’
U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for a trilateral meeting with leaders from China and Russia during the upcoming APEC summit. Beijing has acknowledged communication with relevant parties regarding the potential meeting, which aims to address global issues like the war in Ukraine and nuclear arms control.
Why it matters
A rare meeting between these three global powers could significantly shift the geopolitical landscape regarding ongoing conflicts and international security.
Beijing United States President Donald Trump has said he will likely meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in a rare trilateral leaders’ meeting on the sidelines of the APEC gathering in Shenzhen next week. Asia-Pacific leaders wrap up APEC summit after Trump, Xi agreement on trade truce storyline 1 Beijing said on Monday (November 9, 2026) it was “in communication with relevant parties” over the meeting, not ruling out the possibility as leaders gather for the APEC summit in southern China on November 18 and 19. Mr. Trump on Sunday ( November 8, 2026) indicated to reporters that a deal on the Russia-Ukraine war, the Iran issue and nuclear arms control would be on the agenda. “One of the meetings will be with President Putin and President Xi, and that’ll be interesting.
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