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Li Chenggang

Li Chenggang

international trade negotiator of the Ministry of Commerce of China

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  • Oct 2

    China surpasses Germany in Polish imports as G20 ministers clash over steel subsidies

    Chinese exporters overtook Germany as Poland's top monthly goods supplier in July 2026, while Polish officials in Milwaukee rejected Chinese steel subsidies on economic and military grounds.

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  • Sep 21

    US and China propose AI incident notification mechanism during trade talks in New York

    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held eight hours of talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in New York to establish an AI security channel and prepare for a presidential summit on 24 September 2026.

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