Beijing declines to comment on possible Xi, Putin and Trump meeting
China's Foreign Ministry declined to comment on a possible meeting in a U.S.-China-Russia format, according to an Oct. 20 post on the website of China's Consulate General in Songkhla, Thailand.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty on Monday about whether he would meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in China, scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen. When asked about the possibility of a meeting, Trump responded with an ambiguous statement, saying, "Oh, I don’t know.
I don’t know." Despite his uncertainty, Trump emphasized the strong relationship he has with Kim, stating, "I’m not sure that anybody’s asking for a meeting. But my relationship with Kim Jong-un is very good."
Trump's remarks on the potential meeting with Kim were a departure from his previous statements. In October, Trump indicated that a meeting with Kim during the APEC summit would be "exciting," hinting at the possibility of a face-to-face encounter. In August, he had previously mentioned his intention to meet Kim at some point during the year.
The prospect of a meeting between Trump and Kim at the APEC summit has not been entirely ruled out by experts. While the White House's current stance is one of ambiguity, the possibility of a surprise encounter still remains within reach. The U.S. president and Kim Jong-un have had three meetings between 2018 and 2019, all of which took place in a bid to establish diplomatic relations and address regional security concerns.
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