Key Facts
• US and Chinese officials are discussing a potential summit between Trump and Xi.
• The meeting may coincide with Trump’s Asia visit later this year.
• Possible dates include October 30 to November 1 during the APEC Summit in South Korea.
• Trump may visit China before or after the APEC Summit.
• Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized the strategic role of leader diplomacy.
• Both the White House and Chinese officials declined to comment on the summit.
• Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov mentioned a potential Trump-Putin meeting in Beijing in September.
Summary
Officials from the United States and China are reportedly discussing a potential summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, aligning with Trump’s planned Asia visit later this year. The meeting could take place around the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South Korea, scheduled from October 30 to November 1. Alternatively, Trump may visit China before or after the summit. While both the White House and Chinese officials have refrained from commenting, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun highlighted the importance of leader-level diplomacy in US-China relations. Additionally, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov noted the possibility of a Trump-Putin meeting in Beijing during President Vladimir Putin’s visit for World War II victory commemorations in September.
