Scott Bessent & Xi Jinping
41 shared events · Importance 9 · Last updated Jun 12, 2026
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As U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent engages with Chinese President Xi Jinping's administration to negotiate trade disputes and enforce economic policies. Bessent actively pressures Xi's government regarding its economic ties to Iran amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, has stated that Iran will invoice its oil sales in US dollars, indicating a shift in Washington's financial policy towards Tehran.
Xi Jinping: Donald Trump thanked Xi Jinping for China's 'neutral' stance during the war with Iran, noting that China avoided sending 'big weaponry' and helped resolve the conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as the Chinese leader, has engaged in discussions with Donald Trump regarding trade and the Iran war.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, is involved in the announcement of the farm aid package and has commented on China's compliance with trade agreements.
Dec 08, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, explained the rationale for the farm aid, stating that China used U.S. soybean farmers as 'pawns' in trade negotiations and confirmed China is on track to meet soybean purchase goals by February.
Dec 08, 2025 · 8 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, expressed confidence that India and the United States would resolve their trade differences, despite concerns over India's oil trade with Russia.
Sep 02, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, reiterated the United States' stance against China's command-and-control economy and its attempts to manage global supply chains.
Oct 20, 2025 · 11 articles
International
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, President of China, discussed the ByteDance — TikTok Shop deal with Donald Trump, reportedly approving it, though China has not officially confirmed the agreement.
Sep 20, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, the Chinese Premier, is expected to speak with Donald Trump to finalize the ByteDance — TikTok Shop deal, following the framework consensus reached in Madrid.
Sep 15, 2025 · 6 articles
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