China says U.S. dialogue to continue as China hints trade talks are advancing
The U.S. and China have agreed to maintain communication following a call between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu and U.S. Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell on Thursday, according to a readout released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday.
Both sides exchanged thoughts on crucial issues during the call, the statement said, without elaborating.
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