China confirms talks on possible Xi-Trump-Putin meeting in Shenzhen

China has officially confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a potential trilateral meeting between the leaders of China, the US, and Russia, which could take place this month in Shenzhen. No final decision has been made yet. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that Beijing is in contact with relevant parties regarding the meeting, but no concrete agreements have been reached. The meeting would be historic, bringing together Xi Jinping, Donald Trump, and Vladimir Putin, though experts doubt significant practical outcomes due to conflicting interests. The potential meeting coincides with the APEC summit in Shenzhen, where Trump is expected to meet Xi for the third time this year. Analysts suggest the event may serve primarily as a diplomatic photo opportunity, with Putin potentially benefiting most, while China is unlikely to engage on sensitive topics like Ukraine or arms control.