China's representative terms U.S. trade talks in London 'in-depth, candid'

The Chinese and U.S. teams held "professional, rational, in-depth and candid" discussions on economy and trade over the past two days in London, said a senior Chinese official on Tuesday.

Li Chenggang, China international trade representative with the Ministry of Commerce and vice minister of commerce, made the remarks when briefing the press following the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism in London.

He said it is hoped that progress made at the London meeting will be conducive to strengthening trust between China and the United States, and to further promoting the steady and healthy development of economic and trade ties between the two countries. The meeting also adds positive energy to global economic growth, he added.