Chinese province urges firms to seize the day as Xi-Trump meeting provides trade stability3-MIN READ3-MIN0ListenPublished: 8:00am, 21 Sep 2026As final preparations are being made for President Xi Jinping’s trip to Washington this month, one export-oriented Chinese province has urged businesses to “grasp the window” of relative stability in China-US ties to boost shipments.The hope among regional officials for more trade lays bare the dependence some key Chinese localities still have on America despite diversification and decoupling.Select VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x1xAI-generated voice
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MON · 2026-09-21 · 00:00 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0921-112791
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Chinese province urges firms to seize the day as Xi-Trump meeting provides trade stability
As President Xi Jinping prepares for his trip to Washington this month, the export-oriented Chinese province of Zhejiang is encouraging businesses to increase shipments. Regional officials are urging companies to "grasp the window" of perceived stability in China-US relations.
Frank ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-21 · 00:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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As President Xi Jinping prepares for his trip to Washington this month, the export-oriented Chinese province of Zhejiang is encouraging businesses to increase shipments. Regional officials are urging companies to "grasp the window" of perceived stability in China-US relations. This directive highlights the continued reliance of some key Chinese regions on trade with America, despite efforts towards diversification and decoupling. The province, a major manufacturing hub, aims to leverage this period to boost its export value.
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President Xi Jinping's trip to Washington is scheduled for this month.
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A Chinese province urged businesses to 'grasp the window' of relative stability in China-US ties to boost shipments.
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The hope among regional officials for more trade highlights the dependence of some Chinese localities on America.
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