US and China Officials Hold Pre-Summit Talks in Incheon
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met in Incheon to lay the groundwork for an upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. The discussions cover trade and technology issues as both sides seek to establish forums for easing mutual investment.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met in South Korea on Wednesday to coordinate a high-stakes bilateral summit. The discussions at Incheon airport follow separate meetings with the South Korean president and precede a two-day leadership meeting in Beijing. The preliminary talks lay groundwork for a summit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping.
### Setting the Stage for Beijing Bessent and He began their talks at Incheon airport after each met separately with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung at the presidential Blue House. Those talks are set to run from Thursday to Friday in the Chinese capital. Myongji University professor Kim Tae-hwang said the current discussions are likely exploratory with limited immediate outcomes.
