The United States, China is holding the first invitation since the Geneva meeting, indicating the progress of commercial talks

The United States and China have agreed to maintain open communication lines, following a call between senior officials on Thursday, indicating the continued high -level participation as both sides work towards a broader deal.

Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Maoku and US Secretary of State Christopher Landau Both sides said in the close alignment data issued on Friday, without specifying whether the definitions were among the topics discussed, that the views that were exchanged about a wide range of major issues during the call.

Although the invitation may not indicate a breakthrough in continuous commercial conversations, it is a “positive sign” that Beijing now knows who you are talking to on the American side.

After high -level talks in Geneva, Switzerland, earlier this month, they issued both sides a A rare joint statement To reduce most of the definitions of each other commodities, while working towards a broader agreement.

The last time both sides issued a joint statement in November 2023Which focused on climate cooperation.

Nick Maru, the main economist of Asia in the Economic Intelligence Unit, said that the latest data indicates attention from both sides by stabilizing the relationship and maintaining bilateral participation.

The invitation also followed a meeting between MA and the newly fallen American ambassador to China, David Berdo, earlier this week. It struck what a conciliatory tone, according to L. Read From the meeting, Beijing’s hopes for closely consistently with the United States indicate in continuous commercial discussions.

In this meeting, Berdo said that he participated in Trump’s priorities in relations between the United States of China, according to what he said Posted on X account. “I look forward to working with the ministry and the counterparts to achieve tangible results for the American people,” he said at the stage.

US President Donald Trump urged China to open the markets to the United States

Berdo’s arrival in Beijing was as a commercial war between the world’s largest economists who had disturbed fears of “dismantling” wider. The United States, which is also struggling with the Vintagane crisis, wants China to stop the flow of drugs used to make the murderous opium – a task assigned to Berdo.

Although the last tariff did not escalate after high -level talks in Geneva earlier this month, the two sides continued to circulate the strikes, confirming the fragile state of the relationships.

The Chinese authorities pushed back against an American decision warning companies not to use Chinese artificial intelligence chips, especially those provided by Huawei technologies.

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce invited earlier this week the move “Bullet from one side” She blamed the United States to undermine commercial talks. A spokesman for Beijing will take firm measures to protect its legitimate rights and interests.

In a separate meeting with Jpmorgan Chase Jamie Dimon on Thursday, Chinese Deputy Prime Minister He Lifeg said that negotiations with the United States on economic and commercial issues.Make a great progress“Beijing’s position on objecting to the market increase for American companies to work in China.

Correction: This story was updated to reflect that the invitation was with Deputy Foreign Minister Christopher Landau.