Beijing, May 2 -- China on Friday confirmed it is evaluating a U.S. offer to resume negotiations over tariffs, but emphasized that any meaningful dialogue must be backed by "sincerity" from Washington - including the rollback of steep levies that have rattled global trade and supply chains.

The U.S. recently imposed tariffs as high as 145% on many Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to retaliate with up to 125% duties on American goods. While some high-tech products like smartphones and semiconductors have temporarily escaped the U.S. duties, the broader tariff standoff continues to strain bilateral ties.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed this week there was a "very good chance" of a deal with China, asserting that Beijing had r...