China Minister Says Trade War With U.S. Shouldn't Be an Option
- ‘Cooperation benefits both, while confrontation can only hurt’
- Commerce minister Gao sees U.S., China finding common ground
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A trade war between the world’s two biggest economies shouldn’t be an option, China’s Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said Tuesday at a briefing in Beijing.
History shows China and the U.S. can overcome trade frictions through negotiations, Gao said, adding that spats are inevitable given the extent of trade. China will steadily push forward the bilateral economic relationship and handle conflicts in a proper manner, he said.