there is no winner in a trade war

hopes US meets China halfway

hopes US can resolve problem through dialogue instead of unilateral steps

China is fully prepared to defend its interests, has determination and capacity to do so

trade delegation has already left Beijing for US

vice premier Liu visit to the US shows China’s sincerity

asked about countermeasures to US tariffs, says if US implements tariffs China will take necessary countermeasures

asked about countermeasures to US tariffs, declines to comment on specifics, says please pay attention to future announcements

asked about trade dispute with US, says China sincerity in talks is evident