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Iran & He Lifeng

19 shared events · Importance 10 · Last updated May 13, 2026

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Iran: The ongoing war with Iran is a significant topic of discussion, with Donald Trump expected to encourage China to help resolve the conflict with Washington.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier, engaged in trade negotiations with Scott Bessent in South Korea, aiming to maintain the trade truce and discuss economic cooperation.
May 13, 2026 · 28 articles
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Iran: The US-Israeli war on Iran caused Donald Trump to delay his trip to Beijing, indicating geopolitical complications affecting US-China relations.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, the Chinese Vice Premier, engaged in candid discussions with Scott Bessent and Jamieson Greer, raising concerns about US trade measures and preparing for the Trump-Xi summit.
Apr 30, 2026 · 6 articles
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Iran: The Iran war and China's ties with Iran as a major oil buyer are topics expected to be discussed at the summit, though Donald Trump stated he does not need China's help to end the conflict.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, as the Chinese Vice Premier, is a key participant in the preparatory talks with the United States, aiming to lay the groundwork for the upcoming summit between the United States and China.
May 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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Iran: Iran is a key topic of discussion during Donald Trump's visit to China, particularly regarding China's oil purchases and the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, China's Vice-Premier, is traveling to South Korea for trade talks with Scott Bessent ahead of Donald Trump's visit, indicating preparatory economic discussions.
May 11, 2026 · 14 articles
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International
Iran: Iran is facing new sanctions from the United States over its oil sales to China, and its alleged sharing of missile technology with China is a concern for Israel.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, as the Chinese Vice Premier, is a chief negotiator for trade and economic issues with the United States and is involved in discussions preceding Donald Trump's visit.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
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International
Iran: The Iran war and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz were key topics. Donald Trump sought China's leverage to prod Iran into a deal, while China expressed willingness to help negotiate an end to the war and opposed tolls on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier, engaged in exchanges with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
May 14, 2026 · 23 articles
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Iran: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not bow down to the enemy, indicating a continued standoff with the United States.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier, will meet with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss economic security.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
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International
Iran: Iran's economy is struggling due to war with the United States and Israel, rising inflation, and a naval blockade, which is mentioned as a backdrop to Donald Trump's visit to China.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier, engaged in trade talks with Scott Bessent in South Korea prior to Donald Trump's arrival.
May 13, 2026 · 26 articles
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Iran: The Iran war and its oil sales to China, despite US sanctions, are a key topic of discussion during the summit, with China urging mediation efforts.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier, met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss economic and trade issues.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
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Iran: The Iran war and its oil sales to China, despite US sanctions, are a contentious issue discussed at the summit, with the United States hoping to convince China to play a more active role in resolving the conflict.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier, met with Scott Bessent to discuss trade relations and progress in ending the trade war, contributing to the positive outcomes of the summit.
May 14, 2026 · 35 articles
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Iran: The war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, causing energy prices to spike and impacting global economic growth. Iran's foreign minister was in Beijing last week.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier, met with Scott Bessent to discuss economic and trade issues.
May 13, 2026 · 28 articles
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Iran: Iran is a focal point of discussion due to the ongoing war involving the United States and its close partnership with China, impacting global energy prices and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
He Lifeng: He Lifeng, China's vice premier for economic policy, is set to meet with Scott Bessent before the summit, indicating preparatory economic discussions.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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Jan 14, 2026 · 41 articles
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He Lifeng: He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier, participated in discussions regarding rare earths in Paris.
Apr 07, 2026 · 7 articles
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He Lifeng: He Lifeng, the Chinese Vice Premier, met with US officials in Paris for trade talks.
Apr 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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Mar 16, 2026 · 12 articles
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Mar 15, 2026 · 15 articles
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Mar 16, 2026 · 16 articles
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Mar 15, 2026 · 16 articles
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