China Says Trade Talks With US Set for Friday in Malaysia

He Lifeng following China-US trade talks in London, in June.Photographer: Chris J. Ratcliffe/Bloomberg

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By Paul Abelsky and Josh Xiao

October 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM UTC

Updated on

October 23, 2025 at 7:16 AM UTC

China said Vice Premier He Lifeng plans to meet with US officials in Kuala Lumpur from Oct. 24 to 27 for the next round of trade talks, aimed at defusing a standoff between the world’s two largest economies.

The meeting will take place in the Malaysian capital to “discuss important issues” in the bilateral trade ties, the Commerce Ministry said in a Thursday statement. He, Beijing’s top trade negotiator, held a call with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent last week ahead of the planned in-person summit.