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Economy & Trade April 30, 2026 440 stories in this edition

China voices ‘serious concern’ over US trade curbs in talks with Bessent, Greer

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China voices ‘serious concern’ over US trade curbs in talks with Bessent, Greer

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video meeting on Thursday with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. During the call, the Chinese and US sides “engaged in candid, in-depth, and constructive discussions” on “further properly addressing economic and trade issues of mutual concern and expanding practical cooperation”, a brief re...

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng held a video meeting on Thursday with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. During the call, the Chine...

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