Published: 09:23, September 21, 2026 | Updated: 11:20, September 21, 2026
China, US have candid, in-depth exchanges during trade talks in NY
By Xinhua

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, shakes hands with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prior to their consultations in New York, the United States, Sept 20, 2026. (PHOTO/XINHUA)

NEW YORK – Chinese and US teams on Sunday held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges during consultations on economic and trade issues.

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, who led the Chinese delegation, held economic and trade talks in New York with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, head of the US side, and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.

Guided by the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries, they have engaged in exchanges on important economic and trade issues of common concern, as well as the implementation of consensus reached in previous talks, by upholding the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.

They also held dialogues on AI-related issues.