China Upbeat on Trade Talks, Denies Huawei Spying Allegations

China used the closing of its annual top-level political meetings, or “Two Sessions,” to send positive signals about its commitment to resolve trade tensions with Washington and push forward economic reforms. Premier Li Keqiang also flatly denied U.S. warnings about the security risk Chinese tech giant Huawei poses, stating that Beijing will “never” ask companies to spy on other countries. The Huawei dispute, tech rivalry and tit-for-tat tariffs in the trade war are all part of a...

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