China, US confirm Seoul trade talks days before Trump-Xi summit in Beijing
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At a glance
- United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12 and 13, 2026, for trade negotiations.
- These discussions represent the final round of negotiations scheduled before a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
- President Trump is scheduled to conduct a state visit to China on May 14 and 15, 2026.
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet in Seoul, South Korea, on May 12 and 13, 2026, for trade negotiations.
Both nations confirmed the meeting on May 10, 2026. These discussions represent the final round of negotiations scheduled before a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
President Trump is scheduled to conduct a state visit to China on May 14 and 15, 2026.
China’s Ministry of Commerce stated that Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to hold economic and trade consultations with the US side during the visit to Seoul.