China's Vice Premier He Lifeng Heads to France for High-Level Economic Talks Amid US Tensions

Summary

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to France for economic and trade talks with the US, ahead of a potential summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump amidst escalating trade tensions.

Key Points
  • Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead economic and trade consultations with the US delegation in France from March 14 to 17.
  • The talks are preparatory for a potential summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • US Trade Representative Jamison Greer confirmed progress in the 'economic dialogue' and is part of the US delegation.
  • Tensions between China and the US have escalated over trade, industrial capacity, and market access issues, with China criticizing recent US trade investigations as unilateralism.
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