SHANGHAI -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday removed Li Chenggang, Beijing's top trade negotiator, from his posts at the World Trade Organization and United Nations, in a procedural move that could raise eyebrows due to the timing.
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China replaces key negotiator Li Chenggang at WTO, UN
Official sharply rebuked by US remains listed as Beijing's trade representative
Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang attends a news conference after talks with the U.S. in Madrid on Sept. 15. © Reuters
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