China, U.S. trade talks to proceed to next step: MOC

The trade talks between China and the U.S. will proceed to the next step as scheduled after the latest vice-ministerial level negotiations concluded on Wednesday, spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce Gao Feng said at a briefing on Thursday.

National flags of China and the United States. [File photo: IC]

Both sides had extensive, in-depth and detailed exchanges, and agreed to address issues of common concern, said the spokesperson. Progress was made on structural issues, the main concern of the latest negotiation, laying a foundation for the two to solve problems and boost mutual understanding, continued Gao.

The prolonged talks demonstrated the commitment of the two sides in implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, said Gao.

The latest round of trade talks was held from Monday to Wednesday in Beijing with Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Jeffrey Gerrish leading the U.S. delegation.