The talks between He and Bessent are seen as preparatory work for the state visit that Beijing has not confirmed. The White House has said Trump is traveling to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, and it’s widely believed that the visit aims to keep relations stable between the world’s two largest economies.
“Thanks to the bonds of mutual respect between President Trump and President Xi, the trade and economic dialogue between the United States and China is moving forward,” Bessent said in a statement Thursday. “Under the guidance of President Trump, our team will continue to deliver results that put America’s farmers, workers, and businesses first.”
