First meeting of China – US economic working group, candid and constructive discussions

China finance ministry readout:

• Two sides had in-depth, candid and constructive discussions on the
  macroeconomic situation and policies of the two countries and the
  world
• China expressed its concern, both sides will maintain communication
• Two sides also had discussions on bilateral economic relations, and
  cooperation in addressing global challenges

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There are significant and ongoing strains in US – China relations. The two sides do work together, as indicated by this from China’s Ministry of Commerce, but developments such as diversifying supply lines away from capricious Chinese law will continue.