The US said it held “very constructive” discussions with China after the first day of trade negotiations in Malaysia, as President Donald Trump began his trip to the region including a meeting with the Chinese leader next week.

Chinese and American officials met in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday for a new round of talks aimed at defusing a standoff between the world’s two largest economies. A spokesperson for the US Treasury gave a brief description of the exchange without elaborating, and the two sides reconvened the next morning.

The Chinese delegation made no public remarks after the 5.5-hour-long meeting the day before at Merdeka 118, the world’s second-tallest building. Vice Premier He Lifeng led the Chinese side and was joined by Trade Representative Li Chenggang and Vice Finance Ministe

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