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China-US Trade Talk in Stockholm: What’s New?

China-US Trade Talk on July 28, in Stockholm, Sweden [Wei Tiemin/Xinhua]

Dear Reader,

On July 28, China and the United States held their third round of “trade talks” in Stockholm—though by now, these discussions seem to have drifted far beyond the realm of commerce alone. Both sides described the Stockholm talks as “constructive” and agreed to further extend the mutual tariffs, echoing outcomes from previous rounds in London and Geneva. So, you might be wondering:

Was this round just another diplomatic rerun?

What lies beneath the calm surface?

Was this “trade talk” really just about trade?

What and Why topics beyond the commercial field were involved?

Are there clues pointing to the future trajectory of the “trade war”—and perhaps more?

We’re just as curious as you are.

So we turned to Chinese experts to find out what’s being said inside China. Their insights might just offer a fresh perspective on this complex saga.

Happy reading!

Yours sincerely, Editors of BeijingReviewDossier

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