Li Chenggang has been appointed as China's international trade representative, a role that places him at the forefront of international trade negotiations. This appointment comes ahead of a scheduled meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. The State Council announced Li's official designation, which carries the rank of minister, as reported by Xinhua news agency on Sunday.
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Li was previously the international trade negotiator for the Ministry of Commerce. His new title grants him a national-level mandate aimed at enhancing China's economic ties with key trading partners. Concurrently, China’s Vice-Premier He Lifeng is leading a delegation to the US for discussions on pressing economic and trade issues from Saturday to Wednesday.