BEIJING - China is open to contact and communication with the new US administration's economic and trade team, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

The Chinese side has maintained close communication with the US Department of Commerce through the communication and exchange mechanism between the two sides, He Yadong, spokesperson for the ministry, told a press conference.

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With consistent opposition to unilaterally imposing tariffs, China is willing to strengthen dialogue and coordination with the United States, properly manage differences and push for steady and long-term growth in bilateral economic and trade relations based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, He said.