Trump-Xi-Putin summit under discussion as US allies watch on

A potential historic summit involving President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping is being considered, sparking intrigue among US allies. The US State Department revealed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed this possibility during a phone call. This comes as Trump prepares for an Asian tour next week, which will include attending the Apec summit in Shenzhen, where he will meet with Xi Jinping. The implications of such a summit could significantly influence global diplomatic relations and the balance of power in the region.