The United States, China, and Russia are set to hold their first trilateral summit in Shenzhen, China, next week. The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, where President Xi Jinping will chair the 33rd Apec Economic Leaders’ Meeting. The White House confirmed the event, marking a significant diplomatic step.
The summit will bring together US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Key topics include nuclear arms control and the US's stance on Iran. China has reportedly rebuffed previous attempts to discuss nuclear arms with Russia and the US. The meeting is expected to take place on Thursday, following the APEC summit.
Shenzhen is preparing for a major security crackdown as thousands of officials, journalists, and visitors are expected. Drones are banned, and some residents have been asked to leave their homes. The city, known as China’s tech hub, is under heightened security for the event. The summit comes amid growing concerns over Chinese espionage, including the recent Nvidia scandal.
The US has also taken control of over $12 billion in Venezuelan oil revenues, displacing Chinese and Russian companies. This shift highlights the evolving geopolitical landscape, with the US gaining leverage in Latin America while China and Russia seek to maintain influence. The trilateral meeting is seen as a test of cooperation between the world’s three major nuclear powers.
