The United States Opens Investigation into China's Implementation of Trade Agreement.. Beijing Responds with Rejection

U.S. Trade Representative, Jameson Greer, announced on Friday, October 24, the opening of an official investigation into China's compliance with the phase one agreement of the trade deal made during the first term of U.S. President Donald Trump.

In an official statement, Greer said: "The initiation of this investigation confirms the Trump administration's determination to hold China accountable to the commitments outlined in the phase one agreement and to protect American farmers, ranchers, workers, and innovators, while establishing a more reciprocal trading relationship with China for the benefit of the American people."

For its part, the Chinese embassy in Washington rejected the U.S. accusations, describing them as "false," and urged the U.S. administration to review its policies. A spokesperson for the embassy stated: "Beijing strongly opposes the false U.S. accusations and the related investigative measures," emphasizing China's rejection of the investigation launched by Washington.

The embassy also called on the United States to "immediately review its erroneous practices," referring to what it described as an unfair approach to trade dealings with China.

In a related context, the White House announced on Thursday, October 23, that U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping next week, as part of his Asian tour.

White House spokesperson, Caroline Levitt, stated to reporters that "the U.S. president will travel to Malaysia late Friday evening, and will also visit South Korea, where he will meet with the Chinese president next Thursday."