What Trump and Xi Actually Agreed To: He Yadong

China’s Ministry of Commerce has published the agreed results of the eighth round of China–US economic and trade consultations, held around Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington in September 2026. Spokesperson He Yadong set out five elements. This video presents his briefing in full.

At a glance

1. Reciprocal tariff reductions
2. A China–US trade council
3. A companion investment council
4. An extension of the Kuala Lumpur arrangement
5. The first China–US dialogue on artificial intelligence under the bilateral economic and trade mechanism

Timeline

• 23–25 September 2026: Xi Jinping’s state visit to Washington
• Eighth round of consultations: held around the visit
• Ministry of Commerce briefing: He Yadong presents the agreed outcomes

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This video presents the Chinese Ministry of Commerce’s account of the talks. Statements by government spokespeople reflect their official positions.