The US government has backtracked on its commitments in the China-US trade negotiations and should bear the sole and entire responsibility for the stalled talks, the paper said. The State Council Information Office released the white paper, titled China's Position on the China-US Economic and Trade Consultations, on Sunday. Speaking at a news conference, Vice-Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen said the US accusations of China reneging on the agreement are groundless. When consultations are in progress, it is not uncommon for both sides to propose for adjustments to the text of an agreement, Wang said. For example, it insisted on including certain requirements concerning China's sovereign affairs in the agreement, he said.

Source: The Nation Bangkok June 02, 2019 06:45 UTC