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How lessons from Iran war could shape mainland China’s calculus on Taiwan

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Only virtual talks, no new investment push before Xi-Trump summit: Greer 

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks to reporters outside the White House. Photo: AP
Khushboo Razdanin Washington

US Trade Representative underscores US seeks substantial tariffs, unhindered rare earth access, and a stability-preserving leaders’ meeting.

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Just weeks before a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Washington’s top trade negotiator signalled a cautious, tightly managed approach to China ties, ruling out a pre-summit visit to Beijing, favouring continued virtual engagement, and indicating no new push to expand bilateral investment.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer indicated on Tuesday that preparatory talks with Chinese counterparts would take place virtually, ruling out an in-person trip to Beijing before the summit even as working-level discussions continue. 

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