Kuala Lumpur: China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng and top trade negotiator Li Chenggang arrived in Kuala Lumpur today for the second day of intensive trade negotiations with the United States. The talks, held on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit, aim to address mounting tensions between the world’s two largest economies and prevent a further escalation of trade disputes that could have global repercussions.

The discussions come after President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 1, in response to China’s expanded export controls on rare earth materials, a critical component for high-tech industries. The first day of meetings was described by a U.S. Treasury spokesperson as “very constructive,” signaling cautious optimism that both sides are seek

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