Scott Bessent, He Lifeng to discuss trade negotiations in call, senior Trump official tells CNBC - Anadolu Ajansı

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we discuss continued US-China tensions, an update on purges of top PLA leaders, and more.

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday he expected to meet next week with Chinese vice premier He Lifeng in Malaysia to try to forestall an escalation of US tariffs on Chinese goods that president Donald Trump said was unsustainable.

China confirmed that trade talks with the U.S. are scheduled for Friday. ・Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. ・Tesla shares gained nearly 2% in Thursday’s midday trade,

Talks resume after threats of 100% tariffs and rare earth curbs, signalling a pause in the trade fight ahead of Trump-Xi meeting.

Sides held 'frank and detailed discussions regarding trade between the United States and China' during video call, says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent - Anadolu Ajansı

Vice-Premier He Lifeng is set to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer from today, as the world's two largest economies try to ease an unexpected flare-up in tension ahead of a key leaders' summit.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice President He Lifeng held detailed discussions on US-China trade, with plans to continue talks in person next week.