US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Poutine on Thursday in Shenzhen, China. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. According to the White House, Trump will discuss various issues, including the reduction of nuclear arms. The meeting will be the fourth encounter between Trump and Xi since Trump took office in January 2025.
The White House has confirmed that Trump will raise the issue of nuclear disarmament during the meeting. Trump's administration has been concerned about the proliferation of nuclear weapons, which they consider a significant threat. Additionally, Trump is expected to discuss the Iranian nuclear program with Xi and Poutine. However, the White House has stated that the Ukraine issue will not be addressed during the trilateral meeting.
Trump's meeting with Xi will be a bilateral discussion, and it will be their fourth meeting since January 2025. The two leaders will also have lunch together on Thursday. However, there will be no one-on-one meeting between Trump and Poutine. Meanwhile, Elon Musk will accompany Trump on his trip but will not participate in the meeting.
The recent developments surrounding Nvidia, including the resignation of its CEO Jensen Huang, are not expected to impact Trump's trip to China. According to a US official, the issue of export controls on chip technology will not be discussed during the meetings. The US has been concerned about China's growing technological capabilities, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence.
The meeting between Trump, Xi, and Poutine comes at a time when global politics is experiencing significant shifts. The three leaders will discuss various issues, including trade, security, and nuclear disarmament. The APEC summit, where the meeting will take place, is a significant event that brings together leaders from the Asia-Pacific region to discuss economic and strategic issues.
In a separate development, the Democratic Republic of Congo's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, is attending the 20th summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The summit takes place from November 14 to 16, and Kayikwamba will represent the DRC.
The DRC is involved in diplomatic efforts in the region, including its participation in the OIF summit. The country has been experiencing significant developments, including the release of political prisoners. The situation in the DRC and other regional issues are likely to be discussed during the OIF summit.
Key points
- The meeting between Trump, Xi, and Poutine will focus on nuclear disarmament and regional security issues.
