What a Trump-Xi-Putin summit could mean – and what it wouldn’t
A Trump-Xi-Putin meeting at APEC would be a coup for Moscow, analysts say, but Beijing appears lukewarm.

A Trump-Xi-Putin meeting at APEC would be a coup for Moscow, analysts say, but Beijing appears lukewarm.








Warmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi.
The two superpowers seek greater dialogue despite differences over issues such as Iran, Taiwan, AI and trade.
Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.
The leaders of the US and China are expected to discuss trade, AI and Iran in their third in-person meeting in a year.

US President Donald Trump welcomes his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping ahead of talks and state dinner.
Industry leaders urge global regulation, as Trump administration baulks at setting up new guardrails.

China’s President Xi Jinping has touched down at Joint Base Andrews as he begins a much anticipated official state visit
Trump takes rare step of meeting foreign leader at the airport, underscoring significance of US-China relationship.
Trade war has been central to Trump’s presidency, but it didn’t slash US deficits. Meanwhile, China recorded a surplus.