China, US hold trade talks, agree to 'push forward' phase one dealTension has risen between China and the US over a host of issues including trade, blame for the pandemic and China's policies in Xinjiang and Hong Kong. BEIJING: Top Chinese and US negotiators spoke on the phone on Tuesday and agreed to "push forward" their phase one economic deal, amid increasing tension between the two sides on several fronts. Washington said the parties "addressed steps that China has taken to effectuate structural changes called for by the agreement". The phase one deal called for officials to hold a "check-in" every six months. The Chinese tech firm is considered a threat by Washington and has become a pivotal issue in the geopolitical standoff between Beijing and Washington.

Source: Bangkok Post August 25, 2020 03:00 UTC