Possible Trump, Xi and Putin meeting in Shenzhen
The Kremlin and President Trump say a meeting between Trump, Xi and Putin may be arranged for the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18 and 19. FedEx is adding four weekly US-China cargo flights ahead of the expected Xi-Trump meeting.
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On November 3, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said talks were under way to arrange a Trump, Xi and Putin meeting at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18 and 19. He said participants saw the meeting as appropriate and useful and hoped it would be finalized in coming days. Kyiv expressed concern that the leaders could discuss the war without Ukraine.
On November 9, President Trump said he expected to meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at an Asia-Pacific summit in Shenzhen scheduled for November 18 and 19. He said the talks could include denuclearisation and efforts to end the war in Iran. The Kremlin acknowledged on October 21 that a trilateral meeting was being prepared.
On November 10, FedEx is adding four weekly cargo flights between China and the United States, linking Shanghai and Guangzhou with US hubs, days before an expected meeting between Xi and Trump. The expansion aims to provide capacity for advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and AI infrastructure. Bilateral trade rose 4.1 percent year on year to $477 billion in the first three quarters of 2026.
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FedEx adds new US-China cargo flights ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
FedEx is adding four weekly cargo flights between China and the United States, linking Shanghai and Guangzhou with US hubs, just days before an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The expansion aims to provide capacity for advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and AI infrastructure, underscoring the resilience of commercial ties despite geopolitical friction. Bilateral trade rose 4.1% year on year to $477 billion in the first three quarters of 2026.
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- 9 NovNew development
Trump says he may meet Putin and Xi in China over Iran war
President Trump said on Sunday he expects to meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping at an Asia-Pacific summit in Shenzhen, China, scheduled for November 18 and 19. He said the talks could include denuclearisation and efforts to end the war in Iran. The Kremlin acknowledged on October 21 that a trilateral meeting was being prepared.
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- 3 NovNew development
Kremlin says Trump, Xi and Putin meeting is being arranged
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that talks are under way to arrange a Trump, Xi and Putin meeting at the APEC summit in Shenzhen on November 18 and 19. He said participants see the meeting as appropriate and useful and hope it will be finalized in coming days. Kyiv has expressed concern that the leaders could discuss the war without Ukraine.
Politico Europe ↗