New Delhi, Oct. 25 -- US and Chinese officials began a fresh round of negotiations on Thursday to de-escalate tensions between the two largest economies ahead of US President Donald Trump's and Chinese President Xi Jinping's scheduled meeting next week.

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have initiated a new round of trade negotiations in Kuala Lumpur, setting the stage for a potential meeting between the leaders of the US and China.

The officials are expected to discuss issues crucial to China-US economic and trade relations, according to reports citing China's Ministry of Commerce.

This meeting in Kuala Lumpur represents the fifth in-person discussion between He and Bessent since US President Donal...