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US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is planning to visit China in late August, according to people familiar with the matter, part of the Biden administration’s effort to reduce tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Raimondo is aiming to travel to Beijing the week of Aug. 21, although the dates aren’t finalized and could shift, according to the people, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss her plans.