Trump Set for Historic Meeting With Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in China to Discuss Nuclear Arms and Global Conflicts
President Donald Trump is preparing for a historic three-way meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in China next week, bringing together the leaders of three of the world’s most powerful nations for high-level discussions on nuclear weapons and international security.
The meeting is expected to take place Thursday in Shenzhen, China, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, according to a November 13 report from the New York Post.
The talks are expected to focus primarily on a potential nuclear arms control agreement involving the United States, Russia, and China. The ongoing war in Iran and tensions involving North Korea could also be discussed.
Trump has already publicly expressed interest in meeting both leaders during his visit to China, emphasizing the importance of direct diplomacy between the three countries.
“We’ll talk a lot of things, including denuclearization, but we’ll be talking a lot of things,” Trump told reporters earlier this week.
The president previously raised the possibility of three-way nuclear negotiations in October, suggesting that Washington, Moscow, and Beijing could work toward reducing the dangers associated with their nuclear arsenals.
The proposed discussions would bring China into negotiations traditionally dominated by the United States and Russia, which possess the world’s two largest nuclear weapons stockpiles.
China has previously resisted participating in trilateral nuclear disarmament negotiations, arguing that its arsenal remains significantly smaller than those maintained by Washington and Moscow.
Despite those disagreements, diplomatic preparations have continued ahead of the summit.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi about the upcoming meetings. According to the State Department, both officials recognized the importance of high-level discussions aimed at advancing peace and denuclearization.
China previously confirmed that communications were underway regarding a possible meeting between the three presidents, although the precise arrangements had not been finalized at that time.
The potential summit comes as President Trump continues efforts to negotiate an end to the conflict involving Iran.
Trump said Sunday that discussions with Xi and Putin could include efforts to end the war, which has created significant international security and economic challenges.
Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine could also become part of the discussions. Putin has reportedly expressed interest in using the gathering to address the conflict, although the United States and Russia have yet to reach a comprehensive peace agreement.
Beyond military and security matters, Trump is expected to hold separate discussions with Xi concerning trade relations between Washington and Beijing.
The two countries continue negotiating over tariffs, agricultural purchases, critical minerals, and technology restrictions. Their existing trade truce is approaching another important deadline.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has also indicated that American and Chinese officials intend to advance discussions concerning artificial intelligence and the risks associated with emerging technologies.
The proposed trilateral summit would represent a rare diplomatic gathering involving the leaders of the United States, China, and Russia at the same table.
While the three governments maintain substantial disagreements over security, trade, and international conflicts, the meeting could provide an opportunity to address those disputes directly.
No nuclear agreement or other diplomatic breakthrough has been announced, and the final agenda remains subject to confirmation.
For President Trump, the gathering represents an opportunity to pursue his administration’s diplomatic priorities through direct negotiations with Xi and Putin, with nuclear arms control expected to be the central issue.