“They exchanged views on China-US relations and important issues of common concern. Both sides agreed to continue to maintain communication,” the ministry said.
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The US State Department said the two officials discussed “a wide range of issues of mutual interest”.
“They acknowledged the importance of the bilateral relationship to the people of both countries and the world … and agreed on the importance of keeping open lines of communication,” it said.
The US and China are continuing to clash on multiple fronts, with Beijing hardest hit by US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tariffs on trade partners on April 2.
An agreement this month temporarily eased these tariffs to pave the way for future trade talks.
