There are high hopes trade talks that kicked off in Beijing on Thursday could help clinch a deal between the US and Washington.
Both sides are under pressure to resolve their differences as the effects of the trade war continue to take their toll on markets and the global growth outlook.
Patrick Fok reports:

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