China confirms trilateral talks with US, Russia on Xi-Trump-Putin — SkimNews
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- China is maintaining communication with the U.S. and Russia on a possible leaders' meeting at the APEC summit, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on November 4.
- Mao Ning confirmed Beijing's openness to a trilateral meeting among Chinese, Russian, and U.S. leaders, though no final agreement has been reached.
- Russia could use the summit to reduce its international isolation following the Ukraine invasion, while China may position itself as a diplomatic mediator.
- Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have both expressed public interest in meeting Xi Jinping in November on the sidelines of the APEC summit.
- The proposed meeting would be unprecedented in modern times, with the closest historical parallel being the 1945 Yalta Conference among Allied leaders.
Why it matters: A summit of the three nuclear-armed powers would shift global diplomatic dynamics, giving China a rare platform to broker dialogue while offering Russia a path to legitimacy. With U.S. and Russian leaders both signaling willingness, the timing elevates Beijing’s role at a moment of heightened geopolitical tension.
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