On Friday, November 21, 2025, in Beijing, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with Stephen Hadley, former U.S. national security advisor and executive vice chair of the Atlantic Council, highlighting the need to keep China-U.S. economic and trade relations on track.
He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, pointed out that the recent meeting between the heads of state in Busan, the Republic of Korea, has set a clear direction for bilateral cooperation. He emphasized that economic and trade ties should continue to serve as both ballast and propeller for the broader relationship.
The vice premier noted that China and the United States have broad space for cooperation and extensive common interests, touching on technology exchanges, green development and supply chain resilience. Deepening these areas, he suggested, can drive growth, innovation and global stability.
He Lifeng also expressed hope that the Atlantic Council will play a positive role in promoting the stable development of economic and trade ties by leveraging its network of policymakers and industry leaders to foster constructive dialogue.
In addition, he briefed Hadley on the key outcomes of the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, underlining China's economic priorities for the coming year.
Responding to the briefing, Hadley praised the summit outcomes and stressed that stable U.S.-China relations are vital for the global economy. He reaffirmed his commitment to continuing exchanges and dialogue that support mutual understanding and shared goals.
Against a backdrop of shifting markets and geopolitical tensions, this high-level exchange underscores a shared recognition: strong China-U.S. economic ties can power global progress and resilience.
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Chinese vice premier urges stable China-U.S. economic, trade relations
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