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China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting

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Tang, D. (2026, November 6). China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/china-confirms-discussions-are-underway-on-a-historic-xi-trump-putin-meeting/article_e22669bc-67d2-5784-94a2-8db2f2bb822f.html

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced during a briefing that China is communicating with relevant parties about a potential historic meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The proposed gathering could occur this month on the sidelines of a regional summit in Shenzhen, China, though no final arrangements have been made yet.

Written by AI on 2026-11-08, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of November 9, 2026, President Donald Trump stated he expects to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at an APEC summit in Shenzhen, China. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, confirmed earlier this week that discussions are underway regarding a meeting between the three leaders during the regional summit scheduled for November 18-19. Trump mentioned he plans to discuss denuclearization and ending the war in Iran with Xi and Putin. Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested using the trilateral meeting to address Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

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Nothing is set, but the three-leader gathering would take place this month on the sidelines of a regional summit in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.

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Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. asserted

it → confirm → Jinping

Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, said at a press briefing this week in Beijing that China “is in communication with relevant parties regarding a meeting between the three heads of state.” asserted

China → say → state

Nothing is set, but the three-leader gathering would take place this month on the sidelines of a regional summit in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. asserted

gathering → set → Shenzhen

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