U.S., Chinese officials discuss trade amid political tensions

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U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Monday agreed to form a group of officials and business representatives to discuss commercial issues between the countries. That group will hold its first meeting in early 2024. The leaders also plan to share information about export controls and restrictions that have increased political tensions. The United States last year banned Chinese companies from buying advanced American computer chips without a license. Meanwhile, China has issued bans on other types of American-made technology.

Why is this visit significant? Raimondo is the latest American official to visit Beijing as the United States works to improve ties with China. Her trip follows recent visits by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and Climate Envoy John Kerry.

Dig deeper: Read William Inboden’s column in WORLD Opinions about why U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s recent visit to China achieved so little.

Lauren Canterberry

Lauren Canterberry is a reporter for WORLD. She graduated from the World Journalism Institute and the University of Georgia with a degree in journalism, both in 2017. She worked as a local reporter in Texas and now lives in Georgia with her husband.