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China and US to hold trade talks in South Korea next week amid Xi Trump summit plans

International
Published on 10 May 2026
China and US to hold trade talks in South Korea next week amid Xi Trump summit plans

Talks come days before Xi and Trump meet

China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet US officials for trade consultations in South Korea next week, Chinese state media reported. The talks are set for Tuesday and Wednesday and aim to address “mutual trade issues.” The announcement follows expectations of a separate summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, heightening focus on the next round of negotiations.

  • He Lifeng will lead China’s side in trade talks with US officials
  • Sessions in South Korea run Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Negotiations focus on mutual trade issues
  • The talks are scheduled ahead of a possible Xi Trump summit
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