Chinese Vice Premier Plans U.S. Trade Talks
Chinese Vice Premier Plans U.S. Trade Talks
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The proposed Chinese business delegation could include specific companies such as BYD, Xiaomi, CATL, Gotion, Hisense, Wanxiang Group and the state-owned Bank of China.
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Several of the companies reportedly being considered face U.S. tariffs, sanctions, blacklisting or other regulatory restrictions, making their participation a potential test of commercial ties amid continuing technology and investment concerns.
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The United States was expected to approve visas for members of the delegation, while final invitations to Chinese companies were still pending and the delegation’s composition had not been settled.
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China’s international trade negotiator and vice commerce minister Li Chenggang met with international business representatives on September 16 to discuss China-U.S. economic and trade relations, broadening the consultations beyond government-to-government talks.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will travel to the United States from September 19 to 23 to lead high-level trade talks, China Daily reported. The visit builds on economic agreements reached by the two countries' leaders and aims to address tariffs, trade relations, and other mutual concerns. The talks could pave the way for future diplomacy, including a potential visit by President Xi Jinping.
Separately, China and the United States are considering assembling a business delegation featuring major Chinese companies in electric vehicles, batteries, and technology, Mercedes Sun Star reported. However, the final lineup remains unsettled, and some companies on the potential list already face U.S. tariffs or regulatory restrictions.
Vice Premier He Leads Official Trade Consultations
He Lifeng will head the Chinese delegation during the September 19–23 visit to Washington, China Daily announced. The talks follow agreements between both nations' leaders and will focus on economic cooperation. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other U.S. officials are expected to participate in the discussions.
The agenda includes potential agreements on artificial intelligence, tariffs, and critical minerals, according to Mercedes Sun Star. Both countries hope the consultation will strengthen bilateral economic ties and create momentum for higher-level diplomatic engagements between their leadership.
Major Chinese Companies Considered for Business Delegation
China and the U.S. are exploring a joint business delegation that could include BYD, Xiaomi, CATL, Gotion, Hisense, Wanxiang Group, and Bank of China, Mercedes Sun Star reported. These companies represent China's strongest sectors: electric vehicles, batteries, consumer technology, and finance.
The delegation's composition has not been finalized. Final invitations to the Chinese companies are still pending, and the U.S. is expected to approve visas for members once the roster is confirmed.
Restricted Companies Test Washington-Beijing Commercial Relations
Several companies being considered for the delegation already face U.S. tariffs, sanctions, or blacklisting. Their participation would signal whether both nations are willing to ease commercial friction despite ongoing technology and investment concerns.
China's trade negotiator Li Chenggang met with international business representatives on September 16 to discuss U.S.-China economic ties. The consultations broaden talks beyond government officials and include private sector input on how to restore and expand trade channels.
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