China's Foreign Ministry: China and US in communication on leaders' interaction this year
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During a regular press briefing on September 24, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to questions from The New York Times regarding potential US-China economic and trade consultations on the sidelines of the APEC finance ministers' meeting in October in Hong Kong, and whether China would invite US President Donald Trump to the APEC summit in Shenzhen in November. Guo referred the first question to competent Chinese authorities. On the second question, he stated that China and the US are maintaining communication on the arrangements for the interaction between the two heads of state within this year. The response confirms ongoing diplomatic dialogue but does not confirm specific plans or an invitation.
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September 24 (CNS) — Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun held a regular press briefing on Tuesday.
A reporter from The New York Times asked whether China and the United States plan to hold further economic and trade consultations during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong in October. The reporter also inquired whether China would invite U.S. President Donald Trump to attend the APEC Summit scheduled for November in Shenzhen.
In response, Guo Jiakun stated:
- Regarding the question on China-U.S. economic and trade consultations, he recommended directing inquiries to the competent Chinese authorities.
- On the second question, he confirmed that China and the United States maintain communication on the arrangements for a potential interaction between the two heads of state within this year.
(Source: Beijing Daily)
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财联社Eastern
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