US and China Economic Delegations to Hold Critical Talks in New York
Trade and economic officials of the two countries are coming together in meetings in New York in line with the leaders' consensus.
A delegation led by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is visiting the US from September 19-23 to hold economic and trade talks.
Purpose and Scope of the Visit
In a statement by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, it was stated that the delegation would visit the US from September 19-23 for economic and trade talks.
The parties will hold consultations on economic issues of mutual concern in accordance with the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries.
Critical Topics on the Agenda
US government sources had announced that artificial intelligence, trade, and rare earth elements would be discussed at the meetings in New York.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who chairs the US delegation, had stated that he is open to discussing the joint risks of artificial intelligence.
Potential Summit of the Leaders
These talks in New York serve as a preparation for the Chinese leader's expected visit to the US next week.
While US President Donald Trump announced that he would meet with Xi on September 24 in Washington, the Chinese side has not yet confirmed this visit.
High-Level Contacts
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his US counterpart Marco Rubio held a phone call on September 17 to discuss high-level contacts between the two countries.
Disputes in Bilateral Relations
Relations between the US and China contain escalating disputes driven by the Washington administration's tariff increases and China's rare earth element measures.