Chinese Vice Premier Liu calls for rationality in Sino-U.S. trade ties

BEIJING – China’s Vice Premier, Liu He, has called for rationality and joint efforts by China and the United States to safeguard the stability of China-U.S. trade relations. He made the remarks at two symposia, addressing representatives from international organizations, entrepreneurs and scholars attending the China Development Forum 2018 in Beijing.

China’s State newsagency,Xinhua, reported Liu as saying China would continue its reform and opening-up, support economic globalisation, and promote the building of "a community of shared future for humanity".

Liu said the recent U.S. release of a Section 301 trade investigation report ran counter to global trade rules, and was detrimental to the interests of China, the United States and the whole world.

"China is ready and has the strength to safeguard its national interests," he said.  www.webershandwick.cn (ATI).