According to reports from CGTN correspondents on the ground, the Chinese delegation held economic and trade consultations with the U.S. side in Malaysia on Saturday – a meeting both sides described as necessary amid growing strains in their economic ties. Tariffs, market access and China's recent export curbs on critical rare earth minerals topped the agenda. While the tone remained cautious, both governments expressed hope that the talks would be constructive and help stabilize relations after weeks of rising tension, marking a small but significant step toward easing one of the world's most important economic relationships.