China sizes up hawk Lighthizer as trade talks begin

Beijing confirms intention to reach common ground within 90-day timetable

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U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, far right, attends the dinner between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Buenos Aires on Saturday.

ISSAKU HARADA, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- China on Wednesday confirmed its intention to find solutions to its trade war with the U.S. within an agreed 90-day timetable, after President Donald Trump and other officials issued threats of consequences if Beijing failed to deliver during the period.

"The economic and trade teams of the two sides will actively promote the consultation work within 90 days in accordance with a clear timetable and road map," said a spokesman for China's Ministry of Commerce.

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