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United States commerce secretary strikes upbeat tone on Beijing visit
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Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross praises China’s ‘gigantic’ step on North Korea
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US commerce secretary strikes upbeat tone on Beijing visit
HONG KONG (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said Tuesday there was a good tone during his trip to Beijing to meet Chinese officials in advance of President Donald Trump’s visit later this year…