The corresponding statement is published on the website of the department.
"Teams of negotiators on trade and economic issues of China and the United States on September 19-20 in Washington held consultations at the level of deputy ministers, a constructive discussion of trade and economic issues of common interest was held," the statement said.
It is noted that the parties also discussed the organization and conduct of the 13th round of trade negotiations at a high level, and also agreed that they will maintain contacts on this issue.
Earlier, US leader Donald Trump said he was seeking a comprehensive trade deal with China, rather than agreements on specific areas.
In May, expert Dmitry Rodionov, in an interview with the FAN, noted that the Washington-Beijing trade talks ended in nothing and led to a new round of trade war.