China, U.S. agree to keep close contact after trade talks

The latest round of vice-ministerial level negotiations on trade between China and the U.S. has concluded, according to a statement issued by China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. 

The statement said both sides had "extensive, in-depth, and detailed communication" on trade and structural issues, adding that they agreed to maintain close contact.

China and the U.S. held vice-ministerial level consultations on economic and trade issues from Monday to Wednesday in Beijing. The talks were initially scheduled to last for two days but were extended by an additional half day.