BEIJING: China said on Monday that any US trade talks must be based on “mutual respect” and equality after President Donald Trump said there was a good chance of clinching a deal.

“We always believe that any differences between any two countries should, of course, be resolved through friendly negotiations and consultations,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said at a regular press briefing.

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