BEIJING, Oct 16 (Reuters) - China's commerce minister,

Wang Wentao, said "intensive U.S. restrictive measures" rolled

out after talks in Madrid in September seriously harmed China's

interests and undermined the atmosphere for bilateral trade

consultations.

In a meeting with Apple ( AAPL ) CEO Tim Cook, Wang blamed the U.S.

measures as the main reason for "recent fluctuations in

China-U.S. economic and trade relations," his ministry said in a

statement.

"It is hoped the U.S. will work with China ... to find ways

to address issues through dialogue and consultation on an equal

footing, and to provide more stable expectations and conditions

for enterprises from both countries to cooperate," Wang was

quoted as telling Cook.