China, U.S. to Hold Economic Talks in Switzerland
Chinese vice premier He Lifeng will meet with U.S. and Swiss leaders in Switzerland May 9–12, then co-chair the 10th China-France Economic and Financial Dialogue in France May 12–16.
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