Commerce chiefs from the United States and China have held talks. Details of the talks have not yet been released, but they likely discussed ways to improve economic ties between the countries amid the rift over advanced technology.

US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met in Beijing on Monday.

Multiple western media outlets quoted Raimondo as saying in the meeting that it is important for the world's two largest economies to maintain a stable economic relationship. She also reportedly stressed that the countries will be able to make progress.

Wang reportedly said China is ready to cooperate to promote bilateral trade and investment.

The US has been stepping up export controls on semiconductor products that can be used for military purposes. Earlier this month, Washington said it would regulate investment in China in artificial intelligence and some other areas.

China also introduced export controls this month on two strategic metals used as materials for semiconductors and other electronic products.

Raimondo plans to meet senior Chinese officials in Beijing and Shanghai through Wednesday.