China surrounded Xi aide with seasoned experts to seal U.S. deal

China swiftly reached an agreement with the U.S. to ease punitive tariffs, drawing attention to a robust negotiating team that includes Vice Premier He Lifeng, a seasoned diplomat alongside President Xi Jinping, and Harvard-trained Liu He. The team emphasized technical expertise and strategic know-how, as demonstrated during a joint press conference in Geneva featuring key officials like Li Chenggang and Liao Min.