Chinese Commerce Minister Zhong Shan speaks at a news conference in Beijing on March 11, 2017. [Photo/Feng Yongbin]

The Chinese Minister of Commerce said on Saturday he was looking forward to meeting with the US Commerce Secretary.

"Wilbur L. Ross is an outstanding entrepreneur and negotiator. I am willing to work with great people, because they are always far-sighted with strategic thinking," Zhong Shan said at a press conference during the annual session of the National People’s Congress.