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US, Russian and Chinese Leaders Set for Rare Three-Way Talks in China
Reported by Pooja Nair (Section Editor) · BBC News ·
Confirmed by a second source: Google News - USA World
Photo: Wikimedia CommonsDonald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping plan to hold a rare three-way meeting late next week in China. White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales stated the leaders will gather during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen.
Meeting Goals
Trump intends to talk about cutting nuclear weapons globally during these discussions, as he views their spread as a serious threat. Iran might also come up on the agenda, but the talks will not cover Ukraine. Officials expect no formal pact to result from this gathering. Trump reaches Shenzhen late Wednesday for the two-day event involving 21 member economies and will also hold separate talks with Xi on Thursday.
Wider Travel
Before heading to China, Trump stops in the Philippines on Tuesday for an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting. Wales mentioned this entire trip aims to secure major wins for Americans and push forward US interests across the Indo-Pacific region. Neither Moscow nor Beijing has officially responded to the White House announcement yet, though Chinese state media confirmed Xi's participation in bilateral meetings.
Context
Global nuclear safety agreements between Washington and Moscow lapsed recently, raising fresh worries about a lack of formal limits on major atomic arsenals. Bringing Beijing into future arms reduction talks marks a significant shift in diplomatic strategy.
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
The top leaders of the United States, Russia and China plan to hold a rare three-way meeting on the sidelines of a regional summit in Shenzhen.
Why It Matters
This meeting addresses a critical global security gap after key arms control frameworks between Washington and Moscow expired without a replacement. Bringing China into the conversation attempts to address Beijing's growing nuclear capabilities, though experts warn that securing a trilateral pact involves major diplomatic hurdles and could take years.
What Happens Next
Observers will watch for formal confirmations from Moscow and Beijing following the White House announcement, as well as the outcome of the individual bilateral talks between Trump and Xi during the summit.
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