Beijing [China], October 24 (ANI): Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is set to hold economic and trade consultations with the United States, Xinhua reported, citing China's Ministry of Commerce.

The Chinese Vice Premier is set to lead a delegation to Malaysia from October 24 to 27, to attend the upcoming ASEAN summit, which is set to be attended by US President Donald Trump too. The meeting comes at a pivotal time when the United States has been locked in a 'trade war' with the country

The two sides will hold consultations on important issues in China-US economic and trade ties in accordance with the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries during their phone calls this year, the Commerce Ministry spokesperson said in a statement.

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