Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

When asked whether China could confirm and provide more information regarding the news that Vice Premier He Lifeng will hold economic and trade consultations with the US side in Malaysia, and that Malaysian authorities have indicated that Premier Li Qiang will attend the ASEAN Summit, Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Thursday that China attaches great importance to its relations with ASEAN and cooperation in East Asia, and supports Malaysia's role as the rotating chair of ASEAN. 

"On the specifics you mentioned, I believe you are aware of the usual practice concerning China's attendance at those meetings. We will release information in due course," he said.

Global Times