Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion

No Talk, but Some Action on U.S.-China Tariffs

Beijing refutes Trump’s claims about ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries.

White House gets defensive when asked if Xi and Trump have talked about tariffs

Trump has claimed to have spoken with the Chinese leader in recent weeks. The Chinese government says it hasn’t happened

China issues scathing response to Trump after he claimed their president called him to discuss tariffs

China doesn't seem to be backing down from the ongoing trade war with the US despite Donald Trump's previous comments

China insists no tariff talks underway with Trump and Xi or top aides, despite U.S. claims

President Trump has held up tariffs as a negotiating tool with China and claimed talks are ongoing, but Beijing says so far there haven't been any negotiations.

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From Beijing dismissing Trump’s claims of trade war talks to rising military spending in East Asia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

According to China, there are currently no negotiations with the US regarding trade tariffs. The statement was repeated again in connection with the country's Foreign Ministry holding a daily press briefing. At the same time, the Chinese side stated that there have been no recent talks with the US.