China and U.S. to Hold Trade Talks in Switzerland

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced that it will begin trade discussions with the United States after recent signals from Washington regarding potential tariff adjustments. These talks are scheduled for May 9-12 in Switzerland, with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen leading the delegation. China insists on conducting negotiations based on mutual respect and equality, rejecting any coercive tactics disguised as diplomacy. The nation maintains its commitment to engaging fully while also upholding international fairness, justice, and the multilateral trade order.