Regarding whether China and the US will hold negotiations in early-August, He Yongqian, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM), responded at a recent press conference that both sides are maintaining close communication at various levels on their respective concerns in the economic and trade areas. He hoped that the US and China will work for the shared goal, adhering to the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation. Related NewsInflation Rate YoY for June in China is 0.1%, higher than the previous value of -0.1%. The forecast was 0.0%.The two countries should give full play to the US-China economic and trade consultation mechanism, continue to strengthen their dialogue and communication, and take practical actions to safeguard and implement the important consensus reached during the dialogue between the heads of state of the two countries, so as to jointly promote the stable, healthy and sustainable development of US-China economic and trade relations.