Chinese, U.S. commerce ministers hold talks in Washington

China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao and U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo held talks in Washington on Thursday, engaging in frank, professional and constructive exchanges on China-U.S. economic and trade relations as well as issues of common concern. 

The Chinese side expressed deep concerns over U.S.’ economic and trade policy toward China, its policy on semiconductors and export controls, as well as its outbound investment review policy, according to MOFCOM.

China and the U.S. agreed to set up communication channels to maintain and strengthen exchanges on specific economic and trade issues as well as cooperation, said MOFCOM in a notice.