China Commerce Minister Says US and China Can Find Solutions

China’s Commerce Minister struck an optimistic tone on talks with the US, saying Beijing and Washington can find solutions ahead of key trade negotiations between the two countries.

Wang Wentao on Oct. 24.

Photographer: Johannes Neudecker/picture alliance/Getty Images

“The economic and trade consultations between China and the US fully demonstrate that based on mutual respect and equal consultation, China and the US can find solutions to address each other’s concerns,” Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said during a briefing on China’s next five-year plan. Wang also reiterated that China opposed decoupling and disrupting supply chains.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng — the country’s top trade negotiator — is scheduled to ...