China ”considering trade negotiations with the U.S.” U.S. Secretary of State ”intends to engage in dialogue”

China has revealed that it is considering starting trade negotiations with the United States, and the United States has also teased that talks will be held soon. However, neither side is sure who wants to negotiate.
The two sides' positions remain at odds. The world is watching to see whether the two sides will move into a substantive negotiation phase.
The Commerce Department responded to a reporter's question, "The United States has recently been negotiating with China on economic and trade issues and has repeatedly stated that it expects to reach an agreement. Do you have any comments on this?" by saying,
"We are considering whether to start negotiations," he said. A spokesman for China's Ministry of Commerce said, "We note that U.S. officials have repeatedly expressed their willingness to negotiate with China on the tariff issue.
"At the same time, the United States has actively conveyed messages to China through relevant channels on a number of occasions recently, expressing its willingness to engage in negotiations with China. China is currently assessing this," he said.
However, at the same time, China reaffirmed its previous stance that "if we fight, we will fight to the end." A spokesman said, "China's position has been consistent. If we fight, we will fight to the end. If we are willing to engage in dialogue, the door is open."
"The tariff war and trade war were unilaterally started by the United States. If the United States really wants to engage in dialogue, it must correct its wrong practices and show sincerity," the spokesman said.
"They must take concrete steps, including removing all unilateral tariffs they have imposed on China," he said.