Beijing assessing Washington offer for trade negotiations

An unmanned mining vehicle supported by 5G technology works at a mine field of Jiangxi Copper Co., Ltd. (Jiangxi Copper) in Dexing City, east China's Jiangxi Province, Aug. 24, 2023. Donald Trump's tariff policies risk "hobbling" US firms — especially those reliant on critical mineral imports from China. - Xinhua

BEIJING: China said on Friday (May 2) it is evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the United States, in the first and clearest indication that Beijing may be open to dialogue if Washington demonstrates genuine sincerity with clear actions.

Industry experts said that China's latest remarks did not signal a softening in its position, but rather a strategic flexibility grounded in the need to safeguard national interests and global economic stability.