BEIJING (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday he was "looking forward" to trade talks with China as the two countries were set to begin formal high-level discussions in Beijing.

"Looking forward to discussions today," Mnuchin told reporters as he left his hotel. He did not elaborate.

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