Presidents Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are expected in China next week for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Mediafax reports citing Reuters.

The meeting is set for 18–19 November in Shenzhen. Their presence could open major diplomatic encounters, though a joint Trump–Putin–Xi session has not been confirmed. APEC gathers 21 economies that generate about 62% of world GDP.

Talks on the Ukraine war are a central focus. Analysts say Beijing is less eager for direct involvement; any trilateral could also touch nuclear arms control, a file China has treated cautiously.

Middle East conflict risks for energy, shipping and supply chains are another likely topic for participating economies.

U.S.–China trade will be watched after friction over a prolonged commercial truce: tariffs, rare earths, AI and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.

In Asia, Beijing–Tokyo tensions rose after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested in 2025 Japan might intervene if a Chinese move on Taiwan threatened its security; China and the Philippines still dispute South China Sea areas.

Beijing chose Shenzhen — home to Huawei, Tencent and BYD — to showcase tech ambitions. Xi will chair; APEC decisions are consensus-based and voluntary, but the forum enables bilaterals in a tense moment.

Trump, Putin and Xi expected at APEC in China — Mediafax

Image: Wikimedia Commons — Shenzhen skyline (CC0).

Sources consulted: Trump, Putin and Xi expected at APEC in China — Mediafax.