China and the United States are due to resume trade talks this week at a high-level meeting in South Korea, amid persistent tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead an official Chinese delegation on May 12 and 13 to meet with American representatives, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced Sunday.
According to Beijing, these discussions are a continuation of the exchanges initiated in recent months between the leaders of the two countries, particularly following a meeting held in Busan last October. The negotiations are expected to cover several economic and trade issues considered priorities by both capitals.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce stated in a press release that the talks would aim to deepen the "consensus" reached during previous diplomatic exchanges between Beijing and Washington. However, no specific details were provided regarding the topics to be discussed.
This resumption of dialogue comes as the American president Donald Trump He is expected to travel to China in the coming days. Reuters reported, citing sources familiar with the matter, that the White House had invited a select group of American business leaders to accompany the president to Beijing.
Trade relations between the United States and China remain marked by several years of tensions over tariffs, strategic technologies, restrictions on semiconductors and global economic competition.
Despite these differences, the two powers have been trying for several months to maintain open channels of communication in order to avoid a further escalation that could further destabilize the global economy. The meeting scheduled in South Korea is therefore being closely watched by markets and major international companies.
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