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Full text: China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic, Trade Relations

BEIJING — China’s State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled “China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations.” Please see the attachment for the document. China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

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