China Confirms Talks on Historic Xi-Trump-Putin Meeting
China confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a meeting between Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. It would take place at this month's APEC summit in Shenzhen.
Nov. 18-19 is the tentative date; no meeting is confirmed.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said work to coordinate a meeting is under way.
Trump says he is open to three-way talks on nuclear weapons.
China called joining trilateral nuclear disarmament talks unrealistic at this stage.
Why it matters: The leaders want different things from a meeting. Analysts quoted across outlets expect a photo opportunity more than substantive agreements.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said Xi told him Ukraine would not be discussed.
A US-China trade truce expires in January, and trade tensions continue.
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Right coverage, 2 sources: The right presents China's confirmation as a historic diplomatic development, using wire reporting without added commentary.
