China keeps Xi-Putin-Trump summit talks open amid Nvidia spying allegations
China has confirmed ongoing discussions over a possible summit between Presidents Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, amid reports of disagreements over the meeting's format.
Speaking at a Foreign Ministry briefing in Beijing on Tuesday, spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China remained in communication with the relevant parties but declined to provide further details.
His remarks followed a Wall Street Journal report suggesting Beijing preferred a carefully structured meeting with prepared statements, while Washington wanted more open discussions.
The proposed summit could take place during the APEC leaders' meeting in Shenzhen on November 18 and 19, although no agreement has been announced.
Trump has expressed interest in discussing nuclear arms control and international conflicts, including the war involving Iran, while Moscow has also acknowledged ongoing discussions.
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Meanwhile, Guo dismissed allegations that Chinese businesswoman Alice Huang had been recruited by Chinese intelligence to gather information about Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
“The 'Chinese spy' allegation is purely unsubstantiated and directed at smearing China,” he said.
US media reports have linked Alice Huang, formerly associated with Singapore-based Megaspeed International, to alleged intelligence-gathering involving Nvidia's advanced semiconductor technology.
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