China's Vice Minister of Commerce said his country hopes to work with the United States to contain trade disputes. His most prominent comments were as follows:
- Noted that the United States wants to reach a trade agreement.
- We hope that the meeting between Xi and Trump will be smooth.
- I hope to meet mid-way with the United States to address trade-related issues.
- US trade teams have been in close contact.
- We hope that China and the United States will find ways to manage differences through talks
