In this Nov. 9, 2017 file photo, an American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem during a welcome ceremony in Beijing. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

       BEIJING (Kyodo) -- Vice Premier Liu He, China's chief trade negotiator with the United States, told Washington that Beijing is keen to talk about the cancellation of tariffs and sanctions by the U.S. administration, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said Tuesday.

       During a video conversation earlier in the day, Liu also agreed with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen that the two countries will strengthen communication and coordination on macroeconomic policy, despite bilateral trade tensions.

       Beijing expressed concern over issues including the lifting of additional tariffs and sanctions by Washington and fair treatment of Chinese enterprises, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.

       Liu and Yellen conducted practical, candid and constructive exchanges on the macroeconomic situation, while sharing the view that the world economic recovery is at a critical juncture, according to Xinhua.

       Earlier this month, China also said Liu negotiated with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai during a meeting over the cancellation of tariffs and sanctions.

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