WASHINGTON -- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had an introductory call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, marking the first engagement between the two top economic officials.
He, a Politburo member, is described as the "lead person for China-U.S. economic and trade affairs" by Xinhua news agency.
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