A potential meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the upcoming APEC summit has attracted attention from analysts and diplomats alike.
APEC, the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, brings together 21 member economies from the Pacific Rim to discuss trade, investment and economic policy. Although it is primarily an economic gathering, the summit has increasingly become a venue for high‑level diplomatic encounters.
Analysts say that a joint appearance by the three leaders would be a “coup for Moscow,” suggesting it could undermine Russia’s influence in the region and shift the balance of power among the participating nations.
In contrast, reports indicate that Beijing appears lukewarm about the prospect, showing a cautious stance toward hosting the meeting of the three heads of state.
As of now, no official confirmation has been issued regarding whether the meeting will take place, and the event remains speculative.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>