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 Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chief of the Chinese side of the China-US comprehensive economic dialogue, discussed trade issues with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin during a phone call on Saturday.

The two sides had in-depth discussions about each other's concerns, regarding "phase one" of the trade deal and will continue to maintain close communication.