Chinese Foreign Ministry says 'no information' on reported China-Russia-US APEC trilateral meeting possibility
中俄领导人讨论了中美俄在APEC会晤可能性？中方回应
During a regular press briefing on September 2, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun was asked by a Bloomberg reporter about reports that Russian President Putin discussed with Chinese leaders the possibility of a China-Russia-US trilateral meeting at this year's APEC summit in China. Guo replied that he currently has no information to provide on the matter. He added that China, as APEC host, is willing to work with all parties to ensure a successful APEC year and contribute to Asia-Pacific and global economic growth.
The view from inside
The response is framed as a standard 'no information' diplomatic reply, which in Chinese media discourse is often interpreted as a cautious stance that neither confirms nor denies, while keeping all options open.
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