U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng held a high-level call ahead of Xi Jinping's expected September visit, focusing on trade commitments and future deals.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China's Vice Premier He Lifeng held a high-level call ahead of Xi Jinping's expected September visit, focusing on trade commitments and future deals. Despite ongoing tensions over technology, security, and Iran, both sides are laying the groundwork for improved economic cooperation. Source: Axios