China Urges US to Terminate 301 Investigation

TEHRAN (defapress)- Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai urged Washington on Wednesday to abandon its "unilateral and protectionist practices" and terminate the Section 301 investigation as early as possible.

News ID: 69560

Date: 05 April 2018 - 17:50

Cui made the remarks while meeting with US Acting Secretary of State John J. Sullivan, Xinhua reported.

Washington Tuesday announced tariffs on a proposed list of Chinese goods worth 50 billion US dollars, covering industries in aerospace, information and communication technology, robotics and machinery.

The list was authorized by the US Trade Representative's office, which in August 2017 initiated an unfounded investigation under the Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974 to probe China's intellectual property and technology transfer practices.

Cui reiterated China's position on the economic and trade differences between the two countries, saying that the US side shall seek a solution through dialogues and consultations with the Chinese side.

The two senior diplomats also exchanged views on the current situation of the Korean Peninsula and other issues of mutual interest.