He Lifeng, Politburo member and director of the Office of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, met Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio in Beijing on the 14th. He said this year is the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, China’s economy is continuing to shift toward higher-quality growth, and Xi’s US visit was a complete success with significant implications for bilateral ties. Under the leaders’ strategic consensus, Sino‑US economic and trade consultations have produc

He Lifeng, Politburo member and director of the Office of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, met Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio in Beijing on the 14th. He said this year is the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan, China’s economy is continuing to shift toward higher-quality growth, and Xi’s US visit was a complete success with significant implications for bilateral ties. Under the leaders’ strategic consensus, Sino‑US economic and trade consultations have produced a series of mutually beneficial, balanced outcomes that support stability and growth for both economies and the global economy. Dalio said he is positive on China’s economic outlook and is willing to help promote US‑China economic and trade cooperation.