Bessent hails 'very successful' meeting with China's He Lifeng

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called his meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng "very successful," following discussions on trade and artificial intelligence. The meeting precedes a planned Thursday Washington summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Bessent said the talks included more comprehensive communication regarding AI threats, according to his remarks. The meeting occurred ahead of Xi's first state visit to the U.S. in over a decade, with Trump expected to greet him at the airport. The discussions come amid ongoing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies. The upcoming summit marks a significant diplomatic engagement following years of strained relations and tariff disputes between Washington and Beijing.