Steinmeier reveals Xi Jinping appeared confused by rumors of a trilateral summit between China, the US, and Russia

Date2026.11.01

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On November 1, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated in an ARD interview that during his meeting with Xi Jinping on October 30, he asked about rumors regarding a trilateral summit between China, the US, and Russia to discuss the war in Ukraine. Xi Jinping appeared confused, asked where the rumors came from, and stated that no such summit was being prepared, emphasizing that this is a European conflict and that Europeans must sit at the negotiating table.

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2026-11-02 14:49 · 11月1日，德国总统施泰因迈尔透露，10月30日与习近平会谈时提及中美俄三方峰会传闻，习近平面露困惑反问传闻从何而来，称目前没有筹备此类峰会。

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Sayings · 2026-11-02 14:40 On November 1, German President Steinmeier revealed that during his talks with Xi Jinping on October 30, he mentioned rumors of a trilateral summit between China, the US, and Russia. Xi Jinping looked confused and asked where the rumors came from, stating that no such summit is currently being prepared.

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