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From Friction to 'Lists': China’s Strategic Bid to Reframe Trade Relations with Washington
Chinese officials have called for a expansion of cooperative projects and a reduction of trade disputes following high-level economic talks in South Korea. The strategy aims to stabilize the U.S.-China relationship through a pragmatic approach of 'lengthening cooperation lists' and 'shortening problem lists.'
Bridging the Pacific in Seoul: He Lifeng and Scott Bessent Reconvene for High-Stakes Trade Talks
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held trade consultations in South Korea to discuss mutual economic concerns and practical cooperation. The meeting follows the consensus reached by their respective heads of state and aims to stabilize the bilateral economic relationship through candid diplomacy.
Beijing’s Economic Balancing Act: High-Stakes Trade Diplomacy and the Domestic Housing Lifeline
China is launching a dual-track economic strategy, dispatching Vice Premier He Lifeng for high-stakes trade talks with the U.S. in South Korea while simultaneously easing property regulations across major domestic hubs to revitalize the housing market. These moves come alongside massive new investments in domestic AI infrastructure, as seen in a multi-billion RMB GPU procurement deal.
Washington and Beijing Quietly Shore Up Trade Ties as White House Denies China‑Escort Link to Postponed Trump Visit
U.S. officials denied a media report that linked President Trump’s delayed visit to China with demands for Chinese help securing the Strait of Hormuz, attributing any postponement to logistics and the U.S. military response to the Iran conflict. At the same time, sixth‑round Paris trade talks between senior Chinese and American negotiators produced constructive exchanges and tentative agreements to create mechanisms to stabilise bilateral trade and investment ties.
China Sends Vice‑Premier He Lifeng to France for Sixth Round of U.S. Trade Talks, Signalling Continued Engagement
China will dispatch Vice‑Premier He Lifeng to France from March 14–17 to lead the sixth round of economic and trade consultations with the United States. The talks, framed by leaders' agreements at Busan and follow‑up calls, aim to address mutual economic concerns and stabilise the bilateral commercial relationship, though major structural disputes are unlikely to be resolved.
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng to Lead Trade Talks with U.S. in France Next Week
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to France from March 14–17 for the sixth round of China‑U.S. economic and trade consultations, guided by consensus from the leaders’ Busan meeting. The talks are likely to focus on market access, export controls, subsidies and supply‑chain issues, with limited expectations for sweeping breakthroughs but potential for procedural progress that could ease business uncertainty.
Trump’s renewed 301 probe: bargaining chip or political theater before Beijing trip?
The Trump administration has opened new Section 301 trade investigations into China and other partners ahead of a planned visit to Beijing, a move Beijing and Chinese analysts dismiss as domestic political theatre. While the probe creates legal grounds to seek higher tariffs, its practical impact before the summit is limited, and Beijing appears prepared to treat the action as bargaining posture rather than immediate escalation.
At Davos China Sells Itself as the Calm, Reliable Alternative to an Unpredictable America
At Davos, Vice‑Premier He Lifeng framed China as a sober, reliable partner committed to multilateralism and free trade, positioning Beijing against an assertive, unpredictable American posture. The move aims to win over investors and hesitant allies, but its lasting success depends on concrete policy shifts that address market access and geopolitical anxieties.
U.S. Treasury Says China Is Delivering Rare Earths and Soybeans — but Risks Linger
At Davos U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said China has fulfilled commitments to purchase U.S. soybeans and to supply rare earths, with rare‑earth flows reportedly above 90 percent compliance. Officials present this as a pragmatic easing of trade tensions, but farmers’ doubts and the strategic concentration of rare‑earth processing in China mean risks remain.
At Davos, China Pitches Stability: Calls for Open Trade, Rules-Based Multilateralism and Deeper Cooperation
At Davos, Vice Premier He Lifeng delivered a comprehensive defence of open trade, multilateralism and China’s role as a stabiliser in a fracturing global economy. He promised expanded imports, deeper market access, cooperation on technology and green transition, while pressing for WTO-centred reforms and equal treatment in international rules. The speech is a clear diplomatic push to reassure global business and shape the narrative on globalization amid trade tensions and geopolitical rivalry.