China ForeignMin Spokesman Geng: Raising tariffs won't resolve issues

China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang is on the wires now, noting that they have seen the US threaten to raise tariffs 'many times'.

Additional Comments:

It is normal to have differences during discussions.

Hopes that the US works hard with China to resolve each other's concerns.

Hopes that the US will meet China halfway on trade talks.

IS Govt is very clear on China’s positions

Raising tariffs won't resolve issues.