Kuala Lumpur: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled optimism on Saturday following high-level trade discussions with his Chinese counterpart in Kuala Lumpur, suggesting that a framework has been laid for an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Emerging from the two-day talks, Bessent described the dialogue as “constructive” and “far-reaching,” covering a wide array of contentious topics ranging from trade and rare earth materials to fentanyl, TikTok, and broader US-China relations. “I think we have a very successful framework for the leaders to discuss on Thursday,” Bessent told reporters, underscoring that the discussions were intended to provide a blueprint for the forthcoming face-to-face meeting.

The timing of the su

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