Li Chenggang: China and the US Reach a Framework Agreement on Implementing the Consensus from the Leaders’ Call and the Geneva Talks

On the evening of the 10th, Li Chenggang, China’s Vice Minister of Commerce and International Trade Negotiator, stated in London, UK, that over the past two days, the Chinese and US teams have engaged in in-depth exchanges and reached a framework for implementing the consensus from the June 5th phone call between the two heads of state, as well as the Geneva meeting consensus. After the conclusion of the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism, Li Chenggang told Chinese and foreign media reporters that the communication between the two teams over the past two days was “very professional, rational, in-depth, and candid.” “We hope that the progress made at this London meeting will help further enhance mutual trust between China and the US, further promote the stable and healthy development of China-US economic and trade relations, and inject positive energy into global economic development,” Li Chenggang said. He also expressed gratitude to the UK government for its support and facilitation of this meeting. (Xinhua News Agency)