China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday that Beijing is maintaining communication with the United States on a broad range of economic issues, including trade.

He stressed that China's position has always been to resolve differences and disputes through "positive cooperation" and dialogue.

"We hope the US will work with China, guided by the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation," He concluded amid increasing trade tensions between the two of the world's leading economies.