China says US trade talks are important but multilateralism needed

GENEVA, May 21 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday that trade talks with the United States were an important step to bridge gaps but that multilateralism is "indispensable" to find a way out from global trade turmoil.

"While bilateral talks may sometimes work, China believes multilateralism is the inevitable and ultimate choice to address global challenges," China said. "We need to find the way out," it added.

China and dozens of other countries were stung by a slew of so-called reciprocal tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in recent months, before talks were held between the two major trading partners earlier in May to reduce rising trade tensions.