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China raises serious concerns over US trade curbs in high-level talks

China has expressed significant concern to the United States regarding recent economic and trade restrictions imposed by the US. The discussions occurred during a high-level video call between Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US officials Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer. Both nations are aiming to finalize economic agreements ahead of an anticipated summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and former US President Donald Trump. AI

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China raises serious concerns over US trade curbs in high-level talks

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Nayan Seth ·

    China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks

    China on Thursday voiced “serious concern” over recent US economic restrictions during a video call between Vice-Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The exchange took place as both sides sought to finalise economic de…