China says hopes trade frictions with U.S. can be resolved

FILE PHOTO: Shipping containers are seen stacked at the Dachan Bay Terminals in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China July 12, 2018. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
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CHINA STRINGER NETWORK(Reuters)
BEIJING (Reuters) – China hopes its trade frictions with the United States can be resolved, but it has prepared for all eventualities, the commerce ministry said on Thursday.
China’s economy will not collapse under Washington’s threats and U.S. officials should not underestimate China’s determination and capabilities, the ministry said in a regular briefing.
(Reporting by Yawen Chen, writing by Kevin Yao; Editing by Shri Navaratnam)