BEIJING (AP) — China's government has pledged to work conscientiously with Washington on resolving a sprawling trade dispute ahead of a visit by U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross to Beijing. China's Commerce Ministry said Wednesday it welcomes imports of "high-quality and competitive" American products following promises to buy more American farm goods and energy. The ministry's statement gave no details of possible new initiatives but promised to "conscientiously implement" the joint statement by China and the U.S.