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China’s Response to U.S. Trade Talks Shows Gap Between Two

  • Beijing’s ambassador says U.S. must end business restrictions
  • U.S. raises concerns about China’s industrial policy
Photographer: Bing Guan/Bloomberg
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The U.S. and China are still far apart on economic and trade questions, with recent statements from both sides showing just how big that gap remains.

China’s ambassador to Washington said over the weekend that Beijing wants the U.S. to stop restrictions and sanctions against its companies, outlining some of the Asian nation’s demands for future talks. That was in response to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s comments before her call with Vice Premier Liu He, in which the U.S. raised concerns about China’s state-led support for businesses.