The senior administration official also said the U.

All three firms conduct market research for Western firms on investing in China.and are strongly linked by trade.

energy and the environment at the State Department met with representatives from the semiconductor industry in Silicon Valley.who has courted foreign investment to help boost Chinas slowing economy.the under secretary for economic growth.

and Xi is also expected to speak at the dinner.Many fear that geopolitics especially the economic competition between the U.

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snubbing the president and Senate leaders who both favor the joint aid package.USAID Administrator Samantha Power announced $50 million in scholarships and financial aid for refugee students at the American University of Beirut.