Beijing pushes back on Washington’s attempt to rally G20 over trade imbalance
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
China has responded cautiously to Washington's diplomatic efforts to garner G20 support regarding bilateral trade imbalances. Rather than accepting coordinated multilateral pressure, Beijing advocates for direct bilateral negotiations and dialogue. The response reflects escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies and divergent approaches to resolving economic disputes within the international forum.
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Beijing pushes back on Washington’s attempt to rally G20 over trade imbalance
After US Treasury Secretary Bessent called for coordinated response from G20 towards China, Beijing urged consultation instead.
