Commerce ministry spokesman said on Sunday China has received the message that US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is considering a trip to Beijing to hold talks on bilateral trade dispute.

"The Chinese side has received information that the US side hopes to come to Beijing to discuss economic and trade issues. China welcomes this," a short statement on the commerce ministry's website said.

Mnuchin said on Saturday he was continuing to have discussions with his Chinese counterparts to try to resolve the differences over trade, and said he may travel to China.

"I am not going to make any comment on timing, nor do I have anything confirmed, but a trip is under consideration," Mnuchin said.