China on Wednesday (October 22) said it was maintaining “close" exchanges and communication with the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping may not happen.
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“Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic leading role in China-U.S.,” Guo Jiakun, the foreign ministry spokesperson said in a regular press briefing on Wednesday.
Trump said on Tuesday (October 21) he would have a "very successful meeting" with Xi but also caste doubt that "maybe it won't happen".
Both leaders are expected to meet on the sidelines of an economic conference - the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum - in Seoul next week.
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China, the world's two biggest economies, have lingered. Disputes over tariffs, technology and market access remain unresolved.
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- China highlights head-of-state diplomacy as key to US-China relations.
- Trump is uncertain about meeting Xi but hopes for success.
- Both leaders may meet at APEC in Seoul while trade disputes persist.
“Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic leading role in China-U.S.,” Guo Jiakun, the foreign ministry spokesperson said in a regular press briefing on Wednesday.
Trump said on Tuesday (October 21) he would have a "very successful meeting" with Xi but also caste doubt that "maybe it won't happen".
Both leaders are expected to meet on the sidelines of an economic conference - the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum - in Seoul next week.
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China, the world's two biggest economies, have lingered. Disputes over tariffs, technology and market access remain unresolved.
