Summary
China will strive to reach an initial trade agreement with the United States as both sides keep communication channels open, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said Thursday, in an attempt to allay fears talks might be unraveling.
China is willing to work with the U.S. to resolve each other's core concerns on the basis of equality and mutual respect, and will try hard to reach a "phase one" deal, Gao Feng, spokesman at the ministry, said.
China has invited top U.S. trade negotiators for a new round of face-to-face talks in Beijing, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, citing unnamed sources, adding Beijing hopes the round of talks can take place before next Thursday's Thanksgiving holiday.
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