Comments by China's foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang
- Door is still open for trade negotiations with the US
- China is still maintaining communication with the US on trade
- Hopes US can maintain rationale and resolve trade disputes via negotiations
Further comments from China on the matter. It's been a tirade of responses throughout the day from the Chinese camp after the US announced a new list of tariffs on China's high tech products earlier.
The waiting game continues, as we now will have to see what China has in its plans when officials host a briefing later at 0830 GMT.