Chinese Diplomats Visit US to Probe Trade Truce, Election Risks Before 2026 Vote

1 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jul 9

Former ambassador Cui Tiankai and ex-UN envoy Geng Shuang visited the US last month for low-key meetings aimed at reading Washington’s stance on a fragile trade truce.
American experts — including some who previously served in the Trump administration — were consulted as Chinese officials tried to gauge White House intentions toward Beijing.
Upcoming US elections were a central focus of those talks, reflecting Chinese concern over how political shifts in Washington could reshape bilateral ties.
The outreach shows Beijing using informal channels, through former and current officials, to test the durability of the truce without a high-profile diplomatic push.

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