# China confirms for the first time that it’s in talks over a possible Trump-Xi-Putin meeting

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/china-confirms-for-the-first-time-that-its-in-talks-over-a-possible-trump-xi-putin-meeting/
- Published: 2026-11-04T11:40:40+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T00:09:19+00:00
- Original publisher: Meduza
- Original article: https://meduza.io/en/news/2026/11/04/china-confirms-for-the-first-time-that-it-s-in-talks-over-a-possible-trump-xi-putin-meeting
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- China says it is discussing a possible Xi, Trump and Putin meeting.
- The leaders could meet at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on 18–19 November.
- Putin and Trump are said to have different priorities for the talks.

## Summary

China has confirmed it is discussing a possible meeting between Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, the first public indication from Beijing that it is considering the proposal. The talks matter because the leaders may meet at the APEC summit, creating a forum for discussions on major international issues.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing was communicating with relevant parties about a potential meeting among the Chinese, Russian and US leaders. The summit is due to take place in Shenzhen on 18–19 November. Putin reportedly proposed the meeting to Trump in an October 9 phone call; he is said to want to discuss ending the war on terms favourable to Russia, while Trump has said he would prefer to focus on nuclear disarmament.

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