US, China economic leaders raise 'serious concerns' in first call

They are suppressing the consumer in favor of the business community,

Bessent told Bloomberg Television

It has sent a positive signal that the two parties have the willingness to continue to maintain communication and dialogue in the economic and trade areas at the government level, despite some differences and disputes,

He Weiwen, a senior fellow from the Center for China and Globalization, told the Global Times

The two parties should meet each other halfway in a more rational way and avoid addressing problems based on the ideas and judgments of any unilateral party. In this way, the two sides can better deal with the complex external environment and inject more certainty into the world,

Zhou noted

The US should not say one thing and do another and should abandon its cold war mentality, taking pragmatic actions with a sincere attitude to promote the normal development of China-US economic and trade relations,

the expert noted

Secretary Bessent expressed serious concerns about the PRC's counternarcotics efforts, economic imbalances, and unfair policies,

said a Treasury Department readout, referring to the People's Republic of China

Both sides recognized the importance of China-US economic and trade relations, and agreed to continue to maintain communication on issues of mutual concern,

CCTV added ... the broadcaster said