U.S. and China discuss trade and rare earths in call ahead of Xi visit
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-07-31 12:33 UTC+10:00
Section: WORLD
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, China, Trade & Sanctions, Commodities, World News, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he held a call Thursday with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to lay the groundwork for President Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit, a discussion that also touched on numerous flashpoints between the two countries.
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