China ‘open’ to visit by US commerce chief Gina Raimondo, trade ties ‘very important’ despite tensions
- China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday that it was ‘open’ to a visit by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo
- Raimondo said last week that she was considering visiting China, stressing communication remains a priority to de-escalate tensions with Beijing
China is “open” to a visit by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo amid deteriorating relations between Beijing and Washington as it remains “very important” for the two sides to maintain communication over trade.
Responding to media reports that Raimondo is considering a visit to China this year, the Ministry of Commerce said it has yet to receive a proposal from Washington.
“We believe that it is very important for the commerce departments of the two sides to maintain dialogue and communication, and we are open to minister Raimondo’s hope to visit China,” the ministry said on Wednesday.
“China will continue to be committed to addressing each other’s concerns through dialogue and promoting constructive and practical cooperation.”
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