US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet in a significant three way meeting in China next week, according to the White House.
The discussions will take place during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, southern China, bringing together leaders from the US, Russia, and China.
“President Trump will conclude his trip to China with a trilateral meeting,” stated White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales.
Nuclear Disarmament
Nuclear disarmament is expected to be a key topic.
“President Trump is worried about the spread of nuclear weapons and will address this,” Wales mentioned.
The meeting may also cover the situation with Iran, but Ukraine will not be a topic of discussion.
However, a senior US official noted that no formal agreements are anticipated. The meeting will serve as a chance to discuss important international issues.
Trump to Meet Xi
Trump is set to arrive in Shenzhen later on Wednesday for the two day APEC summit with the 21 member economies.
He will also hold a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, marking their fourth meeting since Trump returned to the White House in 2025.
Additionally, he will attend an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in the Philippines on Tuesday as part of his Asia trip.
The White House emphasized that the trip aims to advance American interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
Russia and China Yet to Confirm Meeting
While the White House has announced the meeting, Russia and China have not yet confirmed it.
This month, Russian state news agency TASS reported Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov indicating a willingness to negotiate during the APEC summit.
Chinese state media mentioned that Xi would have bilateral meetings at the summit but did not confirm the trilateral meeting.
Xi has previously hosted both Trump and Putin separately in Beijing this year, and Trump welcomed Xi in Washington in September.
Major Diplomatic Moment
A meeting among the leaders of the US, Russia, and China will represent a significant diplomatic occasion, as these three countries hold substantial influence over global security, trade, and politics.
It remains uncertain whether the meeting will lead to further discussions on nuclear disarmament or other international matters, but the White House announcement makes it one of the most awaited diplomatic events next week.