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US-China Treasury chiefs to meet ahead of Xi-Trump summit

US Treasury Secretary Bessent confirmed a weekend meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng for final preparatory talks, days before Xi Jinping's US visit for a bilateral summit with Trump. The meeting signals continued high-level engagement despite trade tensions, but outcomes remain uncertain. This development sets the stage for potential trade or economic agreements at the summit.

South China Morning Postabout 13 hours agoUS, CNengCredibility 28%View source

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#us-china relations #trade talks #bilateral summit #economic diplomacy #treasury

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US-China Treasury Chiefs to Meet Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit; Iran Ties on Agenda

US Treasury Secretary Bessent is confirmed to meet Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng this weekend in Washington for preparatory talks ahead of the Xi-Trump summit. Discussions are confirmed to include Iran's financial relations with Tehran, alongside broader trade and economic issues. The meeting's outcome remains uncertain but is critical for potential agreements at the upcoming summit.

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