Trump to hold talks with Xi, Putin next week
US President's Asia visit focuses on China and Russia amid Ukraine war and tariff disputes
Quick Look
US President Donald Trump will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, while no diplomatic contact with North Korea is planned during his Asia trip, according to Bloomberg and Reuters.
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Why It Matters
The talks come amid Washington's efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine and ongoing disagreements between the US and China over tariffs, trade and other geopolitical matters.
US President Donald Trump is set to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during a visit to China next week, with no diplomatic contact with North Korea on his agenda, news reports said Friday.
According to Bloomberg, the meetings are expected to take place Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen.
The talks come amid Washington's efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine and ongoing disagreements between the US and China over tariffs, trade and other geopolitical matters.
Trump has no plans to engage with North Korea during his upcoming Asia trip, despite speculation over a possible resumption of talks between Washington and Pyongyang, Reuters reported, citing a US official.
What to Watch
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Trump will hold talks with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin on Thursday during the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
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Trump will not engage with North Korea during his upcoming Asia trip.
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Open Questions
- What specific outcomes are expected from the Trump-Xi and Trump-Putin meetings?
- What is the exact date of the APEC summit in Shenzhen?
- Why is North Korea excluded from Trump's Asia trip agenda?







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