China, US confirm framework of implementing Geneva trade talks consensus: commerce ministry

China and the U.S. have recently confirmed details on the framework of implementing Geneva trade talks consensus, said a Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson on Friday.

The spokesperson noted that under the guidance of the consensus between the two heads of state, the Chinese and U.S. economic and trade teams conducted a meeting in London from June 9 to 10.

They have agreed in principle the framework for implementing consensus between the two heads of state during their phone talks on June 5, as well as those reached at Geneva talks. The teams have maintained close communication after the London meeting.

Recently, upon approval, both sides further clarified the framework's details. According to the spokesperson, China will approve the export applications of controlled items in accordance with laws for eligible cases while the U.S. will correspondingly remove a series of restrictive measures against China.

The spokesperson called on the U.S. to move in the same direction with China, further leverage bilateral economic and trade consultation mechanisms in line with the important consensus and directives reached during the June 5 leaders' phone call, continuously enhance mutual understanding, reduce misperceptions and strengthen cooperation, so as to promote the healthy, steady, and sustainable development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations.

China, US confirm framework of implementing Geneva trade talks consensus: commerce ministry

China, US confirm framework of implementing Geneva trade talks consensus: commerce ministry

China, US confirm framework of implementing Geneva trade talks consensus: commerce ministry

China, US confirm framework of implementing Geneva trade talks consensus: commerce ministry

Thailand has temporarily closed more than 1,000 schools in border areas following a new round of armed clashes between Thai and Cambodian troops along their shared border.

The Thai Ministry of Education ordered the suspension of classes on Friday in seven provinces bordering Cambodia, affecting a total of 1,060 schools, to ensure the safety of students and teachers.

Buriram Province is among the areas most affected by the renewed fighting, with more than 100 schools shut down. At local shelters, displaced residents, including children and teenagers, have sought refuge as fighting continues.

One girl said she had stayed in the shelter for 11-12 days already. "I moved here because of the clashes between Thailand and Cambodia," she said, adding that she could hear very loud gunfire at her home.

She said school won't be open until the clashes end, and she misses her classmates very much.

A teenage boy in the shelter expressed the same emotions.

"It's been 13 days since I moved here. I heard gunfires at home and I was so scared that I moved to the shelter. I want to return to school to study and see my friends," he said.

A displaced woman recalled her time in a shelter when border clashes between the two countries broke out earlier this year.

"I stayed in the shelter for a week when the last clashes broke out. This time I don't know how long I need to stay here before I can return home," she said.

Border clashes between the two sides reignited on Dec 7, less than two months after the two sides signed a joint peace declaration, with both sides trading the blame for instigating the attacks.

Thailand closes over 1,000 schools near border amid armed clashes with Cambodia