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Trump, Xi, Putin Eye APEC Trilateral Meeting, Agenda Key to Success
WHY IT MATTERS
The potential meeting could reshape regional dynamics and signal a rare alignment among the world’s leading powers, influencing trade, security, and diplomatic relations in the Asia‑Pacific region.
What happened
US President Donald Trump has indicated he is willing to sit down with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the upcoming APEC summit. However, the likelihood of a three‑way meeting remains uncertain, with observers pointing to the need for the three countries to agree on a shared agenda as a decisive factor.
An expert described the agenda alignment as a “critical lever” for the meeting to materialize.
Analysts suggest that if the trilateral talks do take place, Russia would stand to benefit the most, viewing the summit as a powerful platform for its interests.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Will Xi, Trump, Putin meet at Apec? First, they must agree on an agenda
South China Morning Post · Dewey Sim,Khushboo Razdan · Discovery only; publisher copyright and subscription terms apply
CORRECTIONS & UPDATES
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