US-CHINA DISAGREEMENT THREATENS TRUMP-XI-PUTIN SUMMIT
A potential Trump-Xi-Putin summit next week faces uncertainty as Washington and Beijing clash over its format.
China reportedly wants scripted statements and a predetermined outcome, while the Trump administration is pushing for open discussions.
Trump wants to address nuclear arms control, but Beijing remains reluctant to negotiate limits on its growing arsenal.
China has indicated it may prefer separate bilateral meetings if an agenda cannot be agreed in advance.