[China] - Commerce minister: Any attempt to 'decouple' China-U.S. bound to fail

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Any effort to forcibly decouple China-U.S
economic and trade ties is destined to stop working, Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao said on Friday.The financial and trade
relationship between China and the United States has actually experienced its ups and downs over the years, however the two nations stay
essential partners to each other, Wang informed a press conference.Despite a decline in the share of bilateral sell each others general
trade volume, China-U.S
trade has stayed normally steady, Wang said.According to the minister, the trade volume of goods and services in between China and the
United States rose by 18 percent and 34.7 percent in 2024 from 2017 levels, respectively
The two nations also stay crucial investment partners, with close exchanges between their company neighborhoods
In essence, China-U.S
economic and trade relations benefit both sides and bring win-win outcomes
Cooperation is the only right course, Wang stressed.Bilateral trade and financial investment have also produced a substantial number of
jobs in both countries, he added.Facts have actually proven that through equal-footed discussion and consultation, China and the United
States are completely capable of properly handling differences and working to address frictions to achieve mutually helpful outcomes, Wang
noted
Chinas stance has been consistent in strongly protecting national interests and upholding international fairness and justice, the minister
said.In the first half of this year, Chinas economy maintained constant development regardless of down pressures
The basics sustaining its long-lasting positive outlook remain unchanged, offering the nation with strong self-confidence and resolve in
defending its legitimate interests.As the worlds two biggest economies, China and the United States share a duty to inject higher certainty
and stability into worldwide economic prosperity and advancement, he said.Wang stated that China is all set to deal with the U.S
side to boost discussion and communication, broaden common ground, minimize misconceptions, enhance cooperation and jointly steer China-U.S
economic and trade relations back onto the right track of healthy, stable and sustainable advancement.