China, Malaysia discuss economic cooperation, joint response to U.S. tariff hikes

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting via video link with Abdul Aziz, Malaysia's Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, as Malaysia currently holds the rotating chair of ASEAN, according to the China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday. 

The two sides held in-depth and candid exchanges on strengthening China-Malaysia and China-ASEAN economic and trade cooperation, as well as jointly responding to the so-called reciprocal tariffs raised by the United States.