The two-day US-China trade talks in Shanghai appeared to have ended without any progress. Hu Xijin, editor-in-chief of China’s state-run hawkish Global Times tabloid, said there were “efficient and constructive” exchanges. Also “the two sides discussed increasing purchase of U.S. farm products and the U.S. side agreed to create favorable conditions for it. They will hold future talks”.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying warned earlier today that “I believe it doesn’t make any sense for the U.S. to exercise its campaign of maximum pressure at this time. It’s pointless to tell others to take medication when you’re the one who is sick.”
