Investment negotiations to continue unhindered

Negotiations concerning a bilateral investment treaty between China and the United States will not be delayed or obstructed by trade disputes because both countries are under pressure to stimulate their economies, officials and experts said on Wednesday.

Wei Jianguo, vice-president of the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, said trade disputes will not alter the aim of fewer restrictions on investment.

"The economic growth resulting from such reductions would help the Trump administration fulfill its promise of creating jobs in the US manufacturing sector, at least within the next two years," Wei said.