"China has consistently advocated a solution to trade and economic disputes through consultations and negotiations, but these negotiations should be equal," said Van I.
Earlier, the United States President Donald Trump ordered an increase in duties on goods from China by $ 300 billion.
Subsequently, it became known that the PRC, in response to US actions, would take similar measures.
On February 1, expert Rafael Orduhanyan, in an interview with Nation News, evaluated the statements of the parties on the progress of trade negotiations.