China's He to hold trade talks with US delegation in South Korea

 

SHANGHAI, May 10 (Reuters) - Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will ​lead a delegation to ‌South Korea for trade negotiations with U.S. counterparts on ​May 12-13, China's Ministry ​of Commerce said on ⁠Sunday.

The discussions will follow ​consensus reached during prior ​calls and meetings between the two nations' top leaders, including their ​meeting in Busan ​in October, and will focus on ‌economic ⁠and trade issues of mutual concern, according to a statement published by ​the ministry ​on ⁠its website.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is ​expected to visit China ​this ⁠week and the White House has invited a ⁠scaled-back CEO ​delegation to ​accompany Trump to Beijing, Reuters reported, ​citing sources.

Reporting by Shanghai Newsroom