Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The Associated Press reports. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said China is in contact with relevant parties. Nothing has been decided yet, but the meeting is scheduled to take place this month on the sidelines of a regional summit in Shenzhen. Experts believe that the leaders are unlikely to discuss anything significant due to conflicting interests. China wants to project a certain image, but doesn't want to spend a lot of money, said Sun Yun of the Stimson Center. In Russia, the true extent of the possible negotiations between Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping was revealed. Trump is expected to arrive in Shenzhen for a meeting with Xi Jinping to support the trade truce. He also stated that he was interested in discussing nuclear arms control.

Beijing has confirmed for the first time that it is discussing a historic meeting between Xi Jinping, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. The Associated Press reports. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said China is in contact with relevant parties. Nothing has been decided yet, but the meeting is scheduled to take place this month on the sidelines of a regional summit in Shenzhen. Experts believe that the leaders are unlikely to discuss anything significant due to conflicting interests. China wants to project a certain image, but doesn't want to spend a lot of money, said Sun Yun of the Stimson Center. In Russia, the true extent of the possible negotiations between Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping was revealed. Trump is expected to arrive in Shenzhen for a meeting with Xi Jinping to support the trade truce. He also stated that he was interested in discussing nuclear arms control.