China on Thursday voiced “serious concern” over recent US economic restrictions during a video call between Vice-Premier He Lifeng, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.The exchange took place as both sides sought to finalise economic deliverables ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the United States in September.“The Chinese side expressed serious concern over the recent economic and trade restrictions imposed by the United States on China,” according to a readout by Chinese state news agency Xinhua.
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THU · 2026-07-30 · 16:06 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0730-97581
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China voices ‘serious concern’ over new US curbs in senior trade talks
During a video call on Thursday, China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng expressed "serious concern" to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer regarding recent US economic and trade restrictions. This discussion occurred as both nations worked to finalize economic outcomes in anticipation of Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States in September.
Nayan SethSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-07-30 · 16:06 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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During a video call on Thursday, China's Vice-Premier He Lifeng expressed "serious concern" to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer regarding recent US economic and trade restrictions. This discussion occurred as both nations worked to finalize economic outcomes in anticipation of Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States in September. According to China's state news agency Xinhua, the Chinese side specifically voiced its significant worry over these US-imposed measures. The meeting aimed to prepare for potential economic agreements ahead of the high-level presidential visit.
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China expressed serious concern over US economic and trade restrictions imposed on China.
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The video call involved Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US officials Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer.
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China voiced serious concern over recent US economic restrictions during a video call.
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The talks aimed to finalize economic deliverables ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected US visit.
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