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China, Japan Held 'Frank and In-depth Exchanges of Views' to Tackle Trade Dispute
China and Japan started a new round of talks Thursday in Beijing, seeking a solution to a dispute overfarm produce.
According to a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, thanks to "the push from state leaders" as they agreed "during their previous high-level meetings" for tackling the problem, the two sides today had "frank and in-depth exchanges of views" during the talks "in a friendly atmosphere and on the basis of previous talks" .
"Through discussions, the two sides enhance mutual understanding and expand consensus," the press release said.
"The two sides are willing to continue active consultations on ways for resolving the dispute, and agree to hold non-governmental talks at an early date," it said.
It was the second round of formal trade negotiations after a fruitless first round in July, which was followed by informal contacts.
The Chinese delegation comprised 18 officials from the ministries of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Agriculture. The 18-member Japanese delegation represented the ministries of International Trade and Industry, Foreign Affairs, Finance and Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries and the Japanese Embassy in China.
On April 23 this year, the Japanese introduced temporary protective measures against three farm products, the green Chinese onion, fresh mushrooms and tatami rushes, mainly imported from China.
China announced on June 21 that from June 22, it would impose 100 percent punitive tariffs on imports of Japanese-made automobiles, mobile phones and air conditioners in response to Japan's discriminative treatment of the three Chinese export products.
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