Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, considered a key figure in China’s economy, met with U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines, who visited Beijing to attend the China Development Forum (CDF). At the meeting, Vice Premier He stated that he “firmly opposes the politicization and weaponization of economy and trade.” However, he also expressed a desire for “honest dialogue with the United States based on mutual respect and equality.”
Senator Daines responded by highlighting the importance of U.S.-China relations and emphasized that both sides need to increase dialogue. In an interview with The New York Times (NYT), Daines mentioned that this visit to China is the first step in arranging a summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping.
Senator Daines, who is visiting China to attend the CDF held in Beijing on the 23rd and 24th, is also scheduled to meet Li Qiang, China’s second-ranked official, following his meeting with Vice Premier He. Although Daines is not an official representative of the U.S. government, his close relationship with President Trump draws attention to what message he may convey to China.
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