Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng emphasized the critical need for stable economic cooperation with the United States during a meeting with Stephen Hadley, former U.S. national security advisor and Atlantic Council executive vice chair, in Beijing on November 21, 2025. The discussion comes weeks after Chinese and U.S. leaders met in Busan, the Republic of Korea, where they set a strategic direction for bilateral relations.
He, who also serves on the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighted the 'broad space for cooperation' between both nations. 'Economic and trade collaboration must remain the ballast and propeller of China-U.S. relations,' he stated, urging the Atlantic Council to contribute positively to this stability.
The vice premier also briefed Hadley on key outcomes from the recent fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. Hadley praised progress made since the Busan meeting, calling U.S.-China relations 'vitally important' and expressing commitment to sustained dialogue.
This exchange follows growing global interest in Asia's economic policies, particularly as businesses and investors seek clarity on cross-Pacific partnerships. Analysts suggest such high-level engagements could influence upcoming trade negotiations and market confidence.
