Washington, United States, Sept 15, 2026 (AFP) - US Treasury chief says to meet Chinese counterpart at weekend

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that he would meet his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng this weekend for talks including on Iran sanctions, days before both countries' top leaders are due to convene. Asked about efforts to prevent Tehran's workarounds of US sanctions amid war with Iran in the Middle East, Bessent told lawmakers that Washington's warnings have been heard. "We have sanctioned three banks. With China, we have had some......

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