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China appoints Li Chenggang as new top trade negotiator

( April 16, 2025, 05:26 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: China has appointed Li Chenggang as vice commerce minister and chief representative for trade negotiation, according to the State Council, the country's cabinet. Li, 58, previously served as China's ambassador to the World Trade Organization and held several senior roles in the commerce ministry, including overseeing treaties and trade law, and a former assistant commerce minister during the first administration of US President Donald Trump. He succeeds Wang Shouwen, who has served as top trade negotiator and vice commerce minister since 2022.The statement follows:...

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