The United Nations is optimistic that upcoming talks between the United States and the Chinese mainland, set to take place in Switzerland from May 9 to 12, will pave the way for a more normalized trade relationship. Deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq highlighted the stakes at a UN briefing on Thursday.
“We just hope that these talks will help the United States and China to move towards a more normalized relationship regarding their trade relations. As the secretary general made clear, there can be no winners in a trade war,” Haq said, echoing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's efforts to defuse tensions.
Haq added that the UN chief “is particularly worried about the situation in terms of how a global war could affect developing countries. So any effort to avoid that would be welcome.”
Leading the Chinese mainland delegation is He Lifeng, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council. During his stay in Switzerland, He will meet with United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the U.S. lead person for the talks, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
These negotiations are more than diplomatic formalities—they could redefine how businesses big and small operate across borders. For digital natives, startups, and global nomads, smoother trade ties mean more predictable markets and new opportunities.
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Spokesperson: UN hopes China-U.S. talks to help normalize trade ties
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