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Bessent meets China Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held talks with China's Vice Premier He Lifeng on trade, artificial intelligence, and critical minerals ahead of a scheduled summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping on September 24.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/20/bessent-he-lifeng-trump-xi-summit.html