Russia and the US each possess more than 5,000 nuclear warheads, while China has approximately 500, although Beijing is rapidly expanding its stockpile..
\n\nUS President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are pushing for a rare three-way meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Shenzhen next week, but Beijing remains cautious about hosting a gathering that could raise fears of major powers deciding the fate of smaller nations.
\n\nThe proposed meeting, expected to take place alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, could bring the three most powerful leaders together to discuss global conflicts, nuclear weapons, artificial intelligence and other geopolitical challenges.
\n\nHowever, negotiations over the meeting's format and agenda remain ongoing, with no final agreement reached, according to people familiar with the planning cited by Reuters.
\n\nThe three leaders have different priorities. Putin is seeking an opportunity to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine on terms favourable to Moscow, while Trump hopes to make progress on a possible three-way nuclear arms control agreement.
\n\nFor Xi, however, the proposed encounter presents diplomatic risks. China has resisted discussions on nuclear arms control, arguing that its arsenal remains considerably smaller than those of the United States and Russia.
\n\nRussia…
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