Upcoming US-China trade talks in South Korea, involving Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Vice-Premier He Lifeng, are seen by analysts as a preparatory step for President Trump's visit to Beijing. Modest outcomes are expected from these negotiations.

The next round of US-China trade talks appears to be a rushed precursor intended to set the stage for President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, according to analysts who expect only modest deliverables from the negotiations. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in South Korea this week, both sides have confirmed, marking the latest in a series of diplomatic sprints intended to stabilise the world’s most consequential economic relationship. The...