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China confirms discussions are underway on a historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting
Compiled Nov 6
What happened
China's foreign ministry confirmed for the first time it is discussing a meeting between Xi Jinping, Trump and Putin
The detail
The possible three-leader meeting would take place this month on the sidelines of a regional summit in Shenzhen, China
The detail
Beijing is hosting this year's APEC leaders summit, a 21-member grouping that includes the U.S. and Russia
The detail
Trump is expected to travel to Shenzhen to meet Xi for the third time this year
How it unfolded
Friday: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a video call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng urging action on trade commitments · this week: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed discussions on a three-leader meeting at a Beijing press briefing · this month: A possible Xi-Trump-Putin meeting could occur on the sidelines of a regional summit in Shenzhen · this year: Trump is expected to meet Xi for the third time
By the numbers
21 member grouping · 3rd meeting with Xi · January trade truce expiration
Still unresolved
Nothing is set regarding the meeting, according to the article