US urges China to ‘fully meet’ rare-earths pledge in virtual meeting, Bessent says

Beijing cites 'serious concerns' about American trade curbs following robot ban Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, left, spoke with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on July 30. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters) BEIJING/WASHINGTON — Top Chinese and U.S. economic officials held talks Thursday aimed at stabilizing relations between the two powers, with rare earths and Washington's export controls emerging as key topics.

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