Isn't 'friendly' diplomatic-speak for 'No heavy blows to the face were exchanged'?
Just kidding (I think).
Reuters reporting on the comment issued by China's Foreign Ministry
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- talks on trade frictions were extremely positive and constructive
- consensus reached at talks help protects China's reasonable interests and accords with US interests
If you are the conspiracy-type you'd be excused for wondering about efforts to prop up a stumbling stock market ….
