The spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, has announced that Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will hold a meeting next week with his US counterpart, Gina Raimondo, and White House Special Trade Representative Katherine Tai. Liu Pengyu has stressed that Beijing is willing to engage in communication with the United States at all levels, as long as there is mutual respect.
According to a source quoted by Reuters, the meeting between Wang and Raimondo will take place in Washington. Afterwards, the Chinese official will meet with Tai in Detroit within the framework of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries’ trade ministers’ meeting scheduled for May 25–26.
This meeting between senior Chinese and US trade officials is presented as an opportunity to address issues of mutual importance and foster constructive communication between the two nations. As trade and economic tensions remain, it is encouraging to see that both sides are willing to engage in dialogue and seek solutions through mutual respect.
Wang’s participation in the APEC trade ministers’ meeting also underscores China’s commitment to economic cooperation and strengthening trade ties in the Asia-Pacific region. This platform provides an opportunity to discuss key trade issues and promote collaboration among member countries.
In summary, the meeting between Wang Wentao, Gina Raimondo, and Katherine Tai is expected to provide a space for dialogue and negotiation, which is a positive step toward improving China-US trade relations.