Pakistan, July 18 -- BEIJING - China has urged the United States to engage in fair and equal talks to resolve ongoing trade tensions. Commerce Minister Wang Wentao emphasized that both countries must act responsibly as global powers. He called for healthy and stable commercial relations between the two major economies.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Wang highlighted that China's trade sector remains strong despite external challenges. He stated that the country plans to expand both imports and exports under its next five-year development plan. According to Wang, recent policy support for exports has proven effective during tough global conditions.

Wang acknowledged the ups and downs in US-China trade relations but stressed th...