APEC Summit: Trump, Xi and Putin to Discuss Nuclear Arms
US President Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping, and Russia's Vladimir Putin will hold a trilateral meeting at the APEC summit to discuss nuclear arms.
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US President Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping, and Russia's Vladimir Putin are scheduled to hold their first-ever trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. According to a report by Al Jazeera on Friday, November 14, 2026, the White House confirmed that this crucial meeting will take place in Shenzhen, China.
Based on a report cited from CNN Indonesia on Friday, November 14, 2026, White House spokesperson Olivia Wales stated that US President Donald Trump will raise the issue of global nuclear arms control. Trump's state visit to Asia is scheduled to run from November 18 to 19, with his departure planned for Monday, November 16, 2026.
Focus on Nuclear Weapons and the New START Treaty
The main issue in the spotlight during this trilateral meeting at the APEC summit is the future of strategic arms limitations, particularly the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the US and Russia, which expired last February. According to Al Jazeera, Russia currently holds the largest number of nuclear warheads, followed by the US, and then China, which is actively expanding its arsenal.
The Trump administration wants China to be included in a new modern nuclear pact. However, China has expressed reservations, considering it unrealistic to join the trilateral disarmament negotiations at this stage. Several senior Trump administration officials, cited by Reuters and broadcasted by CNN Indonesia, also noted that they do not expect an immediate formal agreement during this inaugural meeting.
Global Dynamics and International Conflicts
Aside from the nuclear issue, the meeting in Shenzhen is also shadowed by various global geopolitical tensions. According to Al Jazeera, the world leaders are expected to touch upon the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran that began last February, as well as the impact of instability in the Strait of Hormuz on global energy supplies. On the other hand, CNN Indonesia reported that US officials indicated Trump is unlikely to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine or hold a separate meeting with President Putin during this tour.
In responding to the various global dynamics and complex issues facing humankind, it is essential for world leaders and the global community to always prioritize the principles of public interest, justice, and the preservation of peace on earth. True to the example of just leadership that consistently brings about safety, Islam teaches the importance of striving to weave goodness and avoid corruption.
وَلَا تُفْسِدُوْا فِى الْاَرْضِ بَعْدَ اِصْلَاحِهَا وَادْعُوْهُ خَوْفًا وَّطَمَعًاۗ اِنَّ رَحْمَتَ اللّٰهِ قَرِيْبٌ مِّنَ الْمُحْسِنِيْنَ ﴿٥٦﴾
And cause not corruption upon the earth after its reformation. And invoke Him in fear and aspiration. Indeed, the mercy of Allah is near to the doers of good.
Qur'an, Surah Al-A'raaf [7]: 56 (Sahih International)
Analysts view this high-level meeting as a diplomatic stage for world leaders to demonstrate their respective political influence amidst continuously evolving complex global challenges.
