Key Facts
• June 7: China announced Vice Premier He Lifeng’s UK visit from June 8–13.
• June 9: U.S.-China trade talks scheduled in London, attended by U.S. Treasury Secretary.
• June 5: Xi Jinping and Donald Trump agreed to resume trade negotiations.
• Key topics: High tariffs and China’s rare earth export restrictions.
• June 7: China’s Ministry of Commerce confirmed export permits for some rare earths.
• China plans to strengthen export reviews and accelerate talks on export controls.
Summary
China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng will visit the UK from June 8–13, during which U.S.-China trade talks will take place on June 9 in London. The discussions, involving U.S. Treasury Secretary, follow a June 5 agreement between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump to resume negotiations. Key issues include high tariffs and China’s rare earth export restrictions. On June 7, China’s Ministry of Commerce revealed it had issued export permits for some rare earths and emphasized plans to tighten export reviews and expedite talks on export controls.
