Observers say the two sides are still divided on negotiating documents as a basis for trade negotiations, while Washington still requires a longer document with the full promise of Beijing’s earlier.
Beijing and Washington have undergone 11 rounds of negotiations since their failure to negotiate on October 10. The United States has accused China of changing its earlier commitments, while Beijing accuses Washington of making too many requests, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) .
Although Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump agreed to suspend the war and resume negotiations since the G20 conference in Japan. However, the two sides have not yet agreed on what documents will be used, according to sources provided to SCMP .
SCMP news agency said it is unclear when negotiators will meet directly.
Professor Wang Yong (Wang Yong) of Peking University , said the United States and China are in the process of getting to know the details to prepare to resume negotiations.
“The US wants China to return to the text of the agreement that has been reviewed since April 30, while China has asked the United States to consider their proposals, ensuring a more fair terms. "Mr. Wang said.
It is known that the 150-page agreement document and listing concessions that Washington says Beijing has made.
However, immediately after the talks in May 2016, the United States accused China of giving up its promise and negotiations were suspended.
Wang said Washington needed to respond to Beijing’s concerns about exporting and investing in the US, a ban on Huawei and restricting visas to scholars.
Professor Wang said that the US and China are trying to learn to resume negotiations.Photo: Amcham-Shanghai.org
SCMP said the recent phone call was confirmed by China on July 19.
Beijing only said that both sides exchanged views on how to implement the deal from the meeting between the heads of the two countries in June and the "next step" for the following negotiations.
Chinese Trade Minister Chungshan is once again the Beijing representative in the talks. Mr. Chung Son is the second Chinese character to join the telephone conversation with Deputy Prime Minister Liu Hac , according to SCMP .
Beijing confirms there are restrictions on the issues related to bringing negotiations back.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Canh Sang called on the two countries to try to overcome the differences in negotiations. "I still want to say that both sides must be resolute, confident and persistent, and work together on the basis of equality and mutual respect to reach a mutually beneficial agreement," Canh Sang said. .
Canh Sang called on the two sides to overcome differences in negotiations and should cooperate to reach an agreement. Photo: REUTERS
International relations professor at Renmin University (China), Shi Yinhong, said the meeting in Osaka was "the best", creating opportunities for the two sides to restart negotiations, but it would be difficult to reach an agreement.
The US government has repeatedly said that China should return to a time when Beijing has changed, but the US has not shown any signs to reconsider Beijing’s requirements, ”Shi said.
Professor Wang also told SCMP that if a trade agreement is reached, it could be of great benefit to both China and the United States, but there is a risk of becoming a "no-match match."
“There is a lack of strategic trust from both sides. Beijing has many doubts about Washington’s intentions. And the United States is putting the most pressure on China - in the South China Sea, Taiwan, ... ", Wang said. "More and less bilateral trust, it will be difficult to reach an agreement."
