US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent might forgo the Apec finance ministers' meeting in Hong Kong to prioritize preparations for Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Shenzhen. Bessent is slated to meet with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Shenzhen to discuss extending the trade truce, which is a key focus ahead of Trump's talks with Xi Jinping. A deputy, likely Erin Browne, will attend the Apec meeting in Bessent's stead. AI
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- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
- Donald Trump
- Erin Browne
- He Lifeng
- Hong Kong
- Scott Bessent
- Shenzhen
- Xi Jinping
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