Clouded Trade Talks Amidst U.S.-China Tensions

China formally criticized a U.S. trade investigation relating to overcapacity and signaled potential countermeasures. The U.S. investigation targets overcapacity and forced labor allegations against China. Upcoming trade talks in France aim to ease tensions before President Trump's visit to Beijing. This marks another session in ongoing U.S.-China negotiations.

China has expressed strong disapproval of the recent U.S. investigation into alleged overcapacity within Chinese industries. The investigation, part of a broader set of inquiries unveiled on Wednesday, has drawn ire from Beijing, which insists on its right to take countermeasures.

The U.S. seeks to examine and possibly penalize what it deems as excess industrial capacity and use of forced labor by China. A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry has described the forced labor accusations as 'lies'.

Amid these rising tensions, trade talks are scheduled in France, anticipating a more harmonious platform before President Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Vice Premier He Lifeng will represent China, while the U.S. delegation will include prominent figures such as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

(With inputs from agencies.)