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Xi Jinping May Have His Own Reasons to Avert a China-Russia-US Summit
What happened
Chinese President Xi Jinping has not publicly committed to a trilateral summit with US and Russian leaders at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, despite Washington and Moscow's confirmation of discussion. The proposed summit could raise strategic questions for the EU, Ukraine, and China. Moscow's ideal outcome would be a "Yalta-style" agreement on Ukraine, while China has benefited from dealing with Washington and Moscow separately.
Why it matters
The potential summit could set a precedent for major powers making decisions about the region without Europe's involvement and may impact China's position on nuclear arms reduction. A trilateral summit could overshadow the APEC summit's focus on economic cooperation and inclusive multilateralism. Xi Jinping's reservations about the summit may be driven by concerns about China's nuclear capabilities and the need to maintain its position as a separate player in the region.
Key facts
- Xi Jinping has not publicly committed to a trilateral summit.
- The proposed summit's agenda may include Ukraine, nuclear arms control, or major power relations.
- Chinese diplomats have reportedly indicated that they would not rule out a trilateral summit.
- Moscow's ideal outcome would be a "Yalta-style" agreement on Ukraine.
- Xi Jinping's concerns about the summit may be driven by China's nuclear capabilities and separate status in the region.
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