The US and China are at loggerheads over a proposal for a Trump-Xi-Putin summit on November 18-19.
Beijing wants a coordinated meeting with prepared statements and predetermined outcomes, while Washington seeks open discussions, particularly on nuclear arms control.
China opposes trilateral nuclear talks, fearing that they will strengthen its nuclear posture vis-à-vis the US and Russia.
The disagreement casts doubt on whether the summit will take place.
Source: WSJ