The Beijing Hour China, U.S. reach preliminary consensus on some issues: trade representative
Mar 17, 2026
Talks in Paris yield preliminary China-U.S. consensus on economic and trade issues. China and Vietnam launch a new 3+3 strategic dialogue on diplomacy, defense and security. Beijing announces emergency humanitarian aid for Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq amid regional tensions. Coverage also examines global oil market reactions and rising consumer prices.
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Preliminary Consensus On China US Trade Talks
- China and the U.S. reached preliminary consensus to continue consultations and explore a cooperation framework on trade and investment.
- Li Chenggang stressed studying a mechanism to promote stable, sustained bilateral economic relations amid disputes over recent Section 301 probes.
China Rejects US Section 301 Probes
- China publicly rejected U.S. Section 301 investigations as arbitrary and harmful to trade ties.
- Li warned China will closely monitor developments and take timely measures to safeguard its rights if probes damage relations.
Stability Between China And US Is Global Public Good
- Stable China–U.S. economic relations matter globally because the two economies account for roughly 40% of world GDP.
- Professor Liu Baocheng urged rules-based solutions over unilateral measures and stronger dialogue to manage geopolitical supply-chain risks.