China's Yi: Trade talks with the US can't take place under threats and pressure

China is willing to resolve trade imbalance with the US via dialogue, although talks should be based on equality and cannot take place under threats and pressure, senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi said on Tuesday. 

Key quotes

US-China trade war means both sides lose

China does not deliberately pursue trade surplus with the US

The latest round of US tariffs shows a lack of sincerity in resolving the trade dispute

Groundless accusations against China on trade have poisoned the atmosphere of US-China relations