China Appoints Jiang Chenghua as Deputy Trade Negotiator

China has appointed Jiang Chenghua jiang chenghuaas the Deputy Representative for International Trade Negotiations, a significant move as the country prepares for high-stakes discussions with the United States. Jiang Chenghua replaces Li Yongjie li yongjie, who was named China's representative to the World Trade Organization in October 2025. This appointment comes at a pivotal moment, with U.S. President Donald Trump donald trumpset to visit China in April 2026.