Chinese and US economic and trade delegations began a new round of consultations in New York on Sunday.⁣ ⁣ Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The two officials shook hands before the meeting began.⁣ ⁣ The two sides are expected to discuss trade and broader economic issues, with artificial intelligence and critical minerals among the key topics drawing attention.⁣ ⁣ #ChinaUS #TradeTalks #China #NewYork #HeLifeng #ScottBessent