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US Treasury official Jaydenck Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to begin talks on artificial intelligence and trade.
US Treasury official Jay Shambaugh met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Manhattan for discussions. Shambaugh expressed anticipation for focused and constructive talks. The meeting precedes an anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.
These engagements signal a continued effort by the two global economic powers to manage their complex relationship. The agenda reportedly includes critical minerals, trade, and artificial intelligence. The discussions aim to establish a framework for dialogue on sensitive issues ahead of higher-level diplomatic engagements.
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All sources: US Treasury official Bessent met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to initiate discussions on artificial intelligence, trade, and critical minerals, ahead of a summit between Presidents Trump and Xi.
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Bessent said he’s looking forward to have ‘focused, fulsome and constructive talks’ with the Chinese vice-premier.
The Manhattan meeting comes days before US President Donald Trump is due to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House in Washington.
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