10:38, 30-Nov-2018
G20 Summit: Beijing addresses expectations for Xi-Trump meeting
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10:20, 03-Dec-2018
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China's Ministry of Commerce weighed in on the expectations of the summit and meeting between Presidents Xi and Trump.
A spokesman said Beijing wants to work with other countries to strengthen trade and investment, keep markets open, and explore new areas for growth. He added China will continue to implement the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, support free global trade. During the two-day summit, Presidents Xi and Trump are expected to discuss the China-US trade spat.
GAO FENG, SPOKESMAN CHINESE MINISTRY OF COMMERCE "The two leaders agreed in their phone call that they will try to reach a proposal on the trade dispute that both sides can accept. The two teams have been communicating to implement the leaders' consensus. We hope the US can follow the same direction as China, to facilitate an active result for this meeting."