World Desk

China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Friday that dialogue and cooperation remain the correct path forward, in response to the US lifting a series of economic and trade restrictions on China.

A ministry spokesperson addressed media enquiries regarding recent reports that certain Chinese companies received notices from the US Department of Commerce concerning the resumption of exports to China of products such as electronic design automation software, ethane, and aircraft engines.

The spokesperson confirmed that, following the recent China–US economic and trade talks in London, both sides had finalised the implementation details to carry out the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone conversations on 5 June, as well as to solidify the outcomes of the Geneva talks.

As part of this process, China is reviewing applications for export licences of eligible controlled items in accordance with laws and regulations, while the US has taken corresponding steps to eliminate certain restrictive measures and has informed the Chinese side of these moves.

Describing the framework established during the London talks as "hard-won," the spokesperson emphasised that dialogue and cooperation are the right approach, while threats and coercion "lead nowhere."

The spokesperson called on the US to fully recognise the mutually beneficial nature of China–US economic and trade relations, to continue engaging with China constructively, and to correct its mistaken practices. This, the spokesperson said, is essential for jointly implementing the important consensus reached by the two leaders and promoting the stable, long-term development of bilateral economic and trade ties.