What to expect from Trump and Xi's upcoming meeting in China

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Rob Schmitz, Henry Larson

Published November 15, 2026 at 5:11 PM EST

Preview of what to expect as President Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China this week.

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