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China calls on Japan to stand against trade protectionism.
This is not the first time the Trump administration has violated an international agreement.
Trade between BRICS allies China and Russia has increased about 30 per cent in the first quarter of 2018, according to Chinese officials.
The bulk of growth was in Central Asia, India and Russia, accounting for some 70% of China's Belt and Road trade.
Americans face protectionist threats to withdraw from trade deals, misguided calls for tariffs, their letter warned.
China is insisting on "mutual respect" in trade talks with US.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to discuss the proposed "quadrilateral" peace talks.
