Disillusioned by US president’s shifting policy positions, many manufacturers want to see clearer signals before they make major moves.

Remarks came a day after China’s FM urged Washington to meet Beijing halfway and followed White House hopes of a leaders’ call this week.

President Donald Trump spoke by phone to China's Xi Jinping amid a dispute over a trade agreement that saw tit-for-tat tariffs drop.

Chinese stocks subdued; analysts highlight gaps in two sides' accounts

Disillusioned by US president’s shifting policy positions, many manufacturers want to see clearer signals before they make major moves.

China and US still have to improve communication, clear misunderstandings and strengthen cooperation to avoid damaging global tariff war.

Detente between US and Chinese leaders could complicate many Asian countries’ calculations for striking a balance between the superpowers.