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U.S. and China economic chiefs hold online talks, possibly arranging Xi's visit

From NHK · () Japanese

Translated from Japanese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • High-level economic and trade officials from the United States and China held online talks on July 30.
  • China's Ministry of Commerce stated that concerns were raised about recent U.S. measures, but also noted an agreement to expand economic and trade cooperation.
  • The talks may have been in preparation for Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the U.S. in September.

Senior economic and trade officials from the United States and China convened for online discussions on July 30, signaling ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two global powers. The meeting occurred amidst a complex relationship marked by both competition and a stated desire for cooperation.

According to China's Ministry of Commerce, the Chinese side expressed strong concerns regarding recent actions taken by the United States. However, the ministry also reported that both sides agreed to work towards expanding economic and trade cooperation. This suggests a continued effort to manage the relationship and find areas of mutual interest despite underlying tensions.

The discussions may have served as a preparatory step for an anticipated visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States scheduled for September. Such high-level exchanges are crucial for navigating bilateral issues and potentially de-escalating friction points. The outcome of these talks could influence the trajectory of U.S.-China economic relations in the coming months.

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Originally published by NHK in Japanese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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