US and China Launch High-Stakes Talks on AI, Trade and Critical Minerals

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are set to hold high-level economic talks in New York on Sunday, September 20, as Washington and Beijing seek to prepare the ground for a major meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week. The discussions, which will […]

U.S. and China Resume Trade Talks in Stockholm, Eyeing Tariff Truce Extension and Possible Trump-Xi Summit

U.S. and China Resume Trade Talks in Stockholm, Eyeing Tariff Truce Extension and Possible Trump-Xi Summit

Senior economic officials from the United States and China met in Stockholm on Monday to revive discussions aimed at resolving key trade disputes and extending a temporary pause on tariffs between the two nations—currently the world’s largest economies. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent led the American delegation, which arrived at the Swedish prime minister’s office, […]

China and U.S. Report 'Substantial Progress' in High-Level Trade Talks

China and U.S. Report ‘Substantial Progress’ in High-Level Trade Talks

Beijing and Washington agree to deepen economic cooperation after breakthrough discussions in Geneva GENEVA — In a promising development for global markets, China and the United States announced they had made “substantial progress” following high-level trade talks held this week in Geneva. The discussions, led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Trade Representative […]

China Confirms High-Level Tariff Talks With U.S. in Switzerland

China Confirms High-Level Tariff Talks With U.S. in Switzerland

China has officially confirmed that Vice Premier He Lifeng will travel to Switzerland for a new round of high-level tariff discussions with senior U.S. officials, signaling a cautious diplomatic engagement amid rising trade tensions. The talks, requested by Washington, aim to address escalating tariff measures and growing friction between the world’s two largest economies. The […]