China’s vice-premier Liu He is expected to travel to the US on Monday
The JSE started the week firmer on Monday, tracking positive Asian markets ahead of the expected signing of a phase-one trade deal between the US and China this week.
Meanwhile, Washington and Beijing have agreed to hold semi-annual talks aimed at resolving disputes and to push for reform.
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