Bessent may skip Hong Kong Apec talks to prepare Trump’s Shenzhen visit
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may skip a meeting of Apec finance ministers in Hong Kong later this month, sources told the South China Morning Post. Instead, he is expected to focus on preparing for President Donald Trump’s visit to Shenzhen in November.
Bessent is expected to meet Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng in Shenzhen ahead of Trump’s trip. During that visit, Trump will again hold talks with President Xi Jinping.
The two sides are looking to secure a longer extension of the bilateral trade truce, which is due to expire.