Bessent speaks with his Chinese counterpart as Rubio lays out his thoughts on China, Taiwan

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Bessent speaks with his Chinese counterpart as Rubio lays out his thoughts on China, Taiwan

Newly installed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday held an “introductory call” with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to “exchange views on the bilateral economic relationship,” and readouts from both sides suggest both sides stuck to familiar stances. “Secretary Bessent expressed serious concerns about the PRC’s counternarcotics efforts, economic imbalances, and unfair policies, and stressed the Administration’s commitment to pursue trade …