China, US to iron out trade issues

Top diplomats from both sides also agree to second round of dialogues

Top diplomats from Beijing and Washington have agreed to find ways to effectively resolve their trade problems, in addition to conducting the second round of the four high-level dialogues between China and the United States this year.

The meeting on Thursday between State Councilor Yang Jiechi and US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was deeply significant, as it is vital for the two countries to maintain smooth communications over thorny issues and keep bilateral ties strategically stable, a senior researcher said.