Vice Premier He Lifeng to Lead Delegation in France, U.S. for Trade Talks Amid Section 301 Concerns

Published: Mar 14, 2026 14:54

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Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to France and hold the sixth round of China-U.S. economic and trade consultations with the U.S. side from March 14 to 17. Regarding the U.S. plan to launch a Section 301 investigation into China and other economies, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce explicitly stated that China reserves the right to take all necessary measures and will resolutely safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.

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