China's Commerce ministry with the 'we are talking!' news:

  • Vice Premier Liu He speaks by phone with US Treasury Secretary and US Trade Rep

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Here we go:

  • Says the 2 countries exchanged opinions on implementing consensus reached by two leaders

via Reuters headline

I guess if you are that way inclined you'll note the statement comes as stcoks slide anew ….

More:

  • discussed China purchases of agricultural products
  • discussed changes to fundamental Chinese policies