# Source: Bessent plans New York meeting with China's He on AI and rare earths

https://mins.news/en/item/64757

- Reuters, 2026-09-18 19:15 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-treasurys-bessent-plans-discuss-ai-rare-earths-with-chinas-he-source-says-2026-09-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aad8dbc89e5cf0001dfb615

> A person familiar with Scott Bessent’s plans said the US Treasury secretary intends to meet China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York this weekend. The planned discussion would cover artificial intelligence, trade, rare earths and economic matters.

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