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China Applauds Trade Deal With US But Says 'Core Concerns' Must Still Be
Addressed

VOA News

   The Chinese government is applauding an interim trade agreement with
   the United States but cautions the two countries must still address key
   issues of mutual concern.

   U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the
   deal Wednesday to resolve what had been an escalating 18-month trade
   dispute between the world's largest economies.

   "The Phase 1 economic and trade agreement reached between China and the
   United States is beneficial to both China and the United States, and it
   is also beneficial to the whole world," Chinese Foreign Ministry
   spokesman Geng Shuang said at a news conference Thursday in Beijing.

   Geng said the deal "demonstrates once again that China and the United
   States are capable of finding appropriate approaches and effective
   solutions through dialogue and consultation on the basis of equality
   and mutual respect" and that it is imperative the two countries "take
   care of each other's core concerns."

   Geng did not provide details about issues of concern but Beijing has
   said it wants tariffs imposed earlier on most of China's exports to the
   U.S. to be lifted.

   Trump tweeted early Thursday the pact is "One of the greatest trade
   deals ever made!" and that it is "Also good for China and our long term
   relationship."

     One of the greatest trade deals ever made! Also good for China and
     our long term relationship. 250 Billion Dollars will be coming back
     to our Country, and we are now in a great position for a Phase Two
     start. There has never been anything like this in U.S. history!
     USMCA NEXT!
     -- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) [1]January 16, 2020

   At Wednesday's White House signing ceremony, Vice Premier Liu read a
   letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping, which said, "In the next step
   the two sides need to implement the agreement in earnest."
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References

   1. https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1217804029599920128?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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