"China has shown the greatest sincerity and kindness during negotiations with the United States," said Geng, expressing the hope that the two countries can meet each other halfway and achieve a mutually beneficial and win-win agreement on the basis of mutual respect, equal treatment and commitment.

According to reports on Monday, the United States will hold a public hearing on June 17 on Trump's proposal to put tariffs on another 300 billion U.S. dollars in Chinese goods.

Imposing additional tariffs will not solve any problems, whoever starting the trade war will hurt himself as well as others, Geng said.

China has become one of the most popular investment destinations for global companies for years in a row since it launched the reform and opening-up drive 40 years ago, he said, adding that companies will choose which countries to invest in or which partners to cooperate with based on their interests and market rules.

"China welcomes foreign companies to increase investment in the country, and we will continue our efforts to create a more stable, fair, transparent and predictable business environment for foreign investors," he said.

China will continue to expand market access, increase imports of goods and service and attach importance to the implementation of opening-up policies, Geng said.

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