BEIJING (AP) — China’s Premier Li Qiang said Sunday that Beijing and Washington should choose dialogue instead of confrontation, as the two countries are locked in rising friction over trade tariffs and efforts to combat illegal fentanyl trade. Li was speaking during a meeting with U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a strong supporter of President Donald […]
China's Premier Li Qiang stated that U.S.-China relations are at an "important juncture" during a meeting with a pro-Trump senator and U.S. business leaders. Li called for dialogue over confrontation amid trade and fentanyl-related friction, emphasizing the need for open markets and fair competition. He also noted Xi Jinping's past comments on potential partnership. The senator, coordinating with the White House, conveyed Trump's call to halt fentanyl precursor exports from China, as relations have deteriorated. Trump is planning reciprocal tariffs.
