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US, China and Russia discuss possible summit with Korean Peninsula on agenda
The United States, China and Russia are discussing a possible leaders’ meeting during the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, in November.
The meeting has not been officially confirmed, and China is handling preparations, according to Russia’s foreign minister.
Officials say Korean Peninsula issues are under consideration, possibly for a joint statement.
Other likely subjects include nuclear arms control and the war in Ukraine, while North Korea is not expected to be a main focus.
The three countries differ sharply on North Korea’s nuclear future: the United States backs its complete denuclearization and sanctions, while Russia opposes those positions and China has been reluctant to endorse explicit denuclearization language.
That makes a shared position on North Korea uncertain, and any mention may remain general or be left out.
South Korea says it is monitoring the discussions and coordinating with the United States so its interests are not sidelined.
The United States, China and Russia are discussing a possible leaders’ summit alongside the APEC meeting in Shenzhen in mid-November.
South Korea’s government has learned that the Korean Peninsula may be included on the agenda and could appear in a draft joint statement.
The meeting has not been officially confirmed, and a senior South Korean official said North Korea would not be a main topic.
The three countries are expected to consider nuclear arms control and other issues, including the war in Ukraine.
Their positions differ on North Korea’s denuclearization and sanctions, making any shared position uncertain.
- Who
- The leaders of the United States, China and Russia.
- What
- They are discussing a possible summit, with the Korean Peninsula among the issues under consideration.
- When
- Alongside the APEC meeting scheduled for November 18–19, 2026; the summit has not been confirmed.
- Where
- Shenzhen, China.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Trump said a possible three-country summit would be for discussions on denuclearization and nuclear weapons.
Lavrov said the three countries had positively received the summit idea and China was handling preparations and coordination.
The APEC meeting is scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, where the possible summit is being discussed.
- Countries
- United States, China and Russia
- Proposed location
- Shenzhen, China
- APEC dates
- November 18–19, 2026
- Potential agenda
- Korean Peninsula issues, nuclear arms control and the Ukraine war
- Status
- Summit not officially confirmed
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What people are saying
If we have a meeting, it is to discuss denuclearization and nuclear weapons
All three countries have positively accepted the idea of a US-China-Russia summit