China’s trade representative, Li Chenggang, completed a visit to the United States from August 27 to 29, during which he engaged in discussions with senior American officials on the state of bilateral economic and trade relations, according to a statement released by China’s commerce ministry on Saturday. Meetings were held with counterparts from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Department of Commerce, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, focusing on the implementation of previously reached agreements. Li emphasized the importance of addressing disagreements through balanced dialogue and encouraged expanding areas of cooperation between the two nations.
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China’s trade envoy meets US officials to discuss economic ties
BEIJING, Aug 30 (Reuters) – China’s trade representative Li Chenggang visited the United States from August 27-29, holding discussions with U.S. officials on bilateral economic and trade relations, the Chinese commerce ministry said on Saturday.
Li met with representatives from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Department of Commerce, and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to exchange views on the implementation of prior agreements.
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Li said both sides should manage differences and expand cooperation through equal dialogue and consultation.
Reporting by Beijingnewsroom; Editing by Jacqueline Wong