Bessent and He Lifeng hold talks ahead of planned Trump-Xi summit
Trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals are among the issues reportedly under discussion before the leaders’ planned 24 September meeting.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are holding talks ahead of a planned 24 September meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The discussions include trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals, according to CNBC.
The supplied report does not provide details on where the talks are taking place, how long they will last or whether other officials are involved.
No outcomes from the discussions have been reported. The Trump-Xi meeting is described as planned, and its final agenda has not been confirmed in the supplied material.
