Trade fans, unite! The Chinese mainland's top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, just wrapped up a power-packed visit to Washington D.C. from August 27–29. 🤝
Li, who serves as the Chinese mainland's international trade representative and vice minister of commerce, sat down with officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Department of Commerce, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Their goal? To act on the June 5 phone call between the presidents of the Chinese mainland and the U.S., focusing on wins on tariffs, market access, and investment. 🔍📞
According to a statement by the Chinese mainland's Ministry of Commerce, both sides exchanged ideas on implementing that high-level consensus, aiming to boost economic growth and smooth out trade frictions. Li stressed that mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation should be the guiding principles. 🌟
It's kind of like two superstar artists dropping a surprise collab—only the tracklist here features export deals, tech partnerships, and streamlined supply chains. 🎤⚙️
Li also made time for the U.S.-China Business Council, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and reps from American companies. From these side chats, business leaders got a sneak peek at how they can join this global duet and hit the charts—er, markets—together. 🌎💼
While firm agreements are still under wraps, this visit keeps the conversation alive and shows both sides are ready to keep vibing toward a more sound, stable, and sustainable trade relationship. Stay tuned—this trade saga is just getting started! 🚀
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
