Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, shakes hands with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prior to their consultations in New York, the United States, Sept. 20, 2026. The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened here on Sunday morning for consultations on economic and trade issues. (Xinhua/Bai Xueqi)

NEW YORK, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese and U.S. delegations convened here on Sunday morning for consultations on economic and trade issues.