In a significant diplomatic engagement, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng articulated Beijing’s vision for enhanced Sino-American relations during a high-level meeting in Beijing on December 9, 2025. The senior Chinese official emphasized the critical need for both nations to systematically expand their collaborative initiatives while concurrently reducing areas of contention.
During his discussion with Craig Allen, Senior Counselor at the Cohen Group, Vice Premier He highlighted the substantial progress achieved through recent diplomatic channels. He specifically referenced multiple telephone exchanges between the heads of state and their successful bilateral meeting in Busan, South Korea, which yielded important mutual understandings that have paved the way for constructive engagement.
The Chinese leadership underscored the importance of maintaining cooperative momentum under the strategic direction established by both nations’ top executives. This diplomatic overture coincides with China’s impending implementation of its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), during which the country pledges to deepen its high-standard opening-up policies. Vice Premier He extended formal invitations to American enterprises to increase investment and commercial operations within China, positioning such economic integration as fundamental to stable and sustainable bilateral trade relations.
In reciprocal dialogue, Mr. Allen expressed his organization’s commitment to facilitating strengthened economic and trade cooperation between the world’s two largest economies, indicating willingness to serve as a diplomatic bridge for enhanced mutual understanding and commercial exchange.