# Bessent meets China’s He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit

https://mins.news/en/item/66426

- CNBC, 2026-09-20 16:56 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/20/bessent-he-lifeng-trump-xi-summit.html

> Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are discussing trade, artificial intelligence and critical minerals ahead of the Sept. 24 summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

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