# Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday, ahead of the planned summit between President Trump and Chinese Presi

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Occurred: 2026-09-20T19:20:00.000Z

## Who said what, and when

- "focused, fulsome and constructive" — Scott Bessent, Sep 20, 2026. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-bessent-meeting-china-he-lifeng-ahead-trump-xi-summit/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=1011035173
- "In New York City, Vice Premier He Lifeng and I are continuing our discussions on the U.S.-China economic and trade relationship ahead of @POTUS' historic summit with President Xi in Washington," — Scott Bessent, Sep 20, 2026. Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/scott-bessent-meeting-china-he-lifeng-ahead-trump-xi-summit/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=1011035173

## Publication history · by claim (live)

- Record card: Scott Bessent on U.S.-China economic and trade discussions in New York City ahead of POTUS summit with President Xi — Record agrees: https://kleory.com/news/cards/cf-8790a0c04ed573e3d7dbd8a9/