MNI BRIEF: China Wants Dialogue Over U.S. Trade Dispute

China is willing to resolve trade disputes through consultation and dialogue, according to He Yadong, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday, when responding to reporters' questions on recent U.S. tariffs.

However, He warned China would take necessary steps to defend its interests when facing unilateral bullying.

Beijing’s measured response to the 10% U.S. tariff on all Chinese goods signals its willingness to discuss a deal with Washington which would see the removal of recently-imposed trade levies in exchange for importing more American goods, policy advisors told MNI. (See MNI: China Targeting Negotiation, Removal Of All Levies)