China says Trump's trade optimism is all talk

Multiple Chinese officials, including Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun, have said US-China talks aren't at the level President Donald Trump is suggesting.

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• Two Chinese officials said that there are no ongoing talks with the US.
• Their comments come after President Donald Trump said the two countries were "actively" talking.
• The White House has signaled hope for a deal in recent days.

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