Bessent-He unscheduled talks precede Xi state visit; unfinished business cited

US Treasury Secretary Bessent met Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Washington on Wednesday, an unscheduled follow-up to Sunday's engagement, citing 'unfinished business' and stressing strategic stability based on reciprocity. The meeting occurs hours before President Xi's state visit, signaling last-minute negotiations on unresolved bilateral issues. The outcome could set the tone for the summit, with markets watching for any trade or economic concessions.