US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo visits China to cool off tensions
1 year, 3 months ago

US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo visits China to cool off tensions

Firstpost  

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is set to hold meetings with Chinese counterparts Monday on a trip to Beijing aimed at cooling trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is set to hold meetings with Chinese counterparts Monday on a trip to Beijing aimed at cooling trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. US President Joe Biden said recently that he was expecting to meet China’s Xi Jinping this year. Raimondo arrived in Beijing on Sunday and was met by commerce ministry director of the Americas and Oceania department Lin Feng. Raimondo “looks forward to constructive discussions on issues relating to the US-China commercial relationship, challenges faced by US businesses, and areas for potential cooperation,” the commerce department said last week.

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US top diplomat Blinken calls for ‘level playing field’ for firms in China
8 months ago

US top diplomat Blinken calls for ‘level playing field’ for firms in China

Al Jazeera  

US Secretary of State expresses concern over ‘trade policies and non-market economic practices’ on visit to Shanghai. Blinken raised concerns about China’s “trade policies and non-market economic practices” and expressed hope for a “level playing field for US workers and firms operating in China”, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said Chen, who welcomed Blinken partly in English, spoke of the …

US will push China to change a policy threatening American jobs, Treasury Secretary Yellen says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

US will push China to change a policy threatening American jobs, Treasury Secretary Yellen says

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Biden administration will push China to change an industrial policy that poses a threat to U.S. jobs, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday after wrapping up four days of talks with Chinese officials. “And when the global market is flooded by artificially cheap Chinese products, the viability of American and other foreign firms is put into question.” …

Chinese premier meets US treasury secretary
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese premier meets US treasury secretary

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 7, 2024. As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States have deeply intertwined economic interests, Li said, adding that strengthening economic and trade cooperation is of great significance to each other's development and …

Chinese premier meets US treasury secretary
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese premier meets US treasury secretary

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 7, 2024. As the world's two largest economies, China and the United States have deeply intertwined economic interests, Li said, adding that strengthening economic and trade cooperation is of great significance to each other's development and …

US treasury secretary is in China to talk trade, anti-money laundering and Chinese ‘overproduction’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

US treasury secretary is in China to talk trade, anti-money laundering and Chinese ‘overproduction’

Associated Press  

GUANGZHOU, China — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China on Thursday for five days of meetings in a nation determined to avoid open conflict with the United States, yet the world’s two largest economies still appear to be hashing out the rules on how to compete against each other. “We’re concerned about a massive investment in China in a …

Exchanges foster better Sino-US ties
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Exchanges foster better Sino-US ties

China Daily  

Diplomacy and exchanges — official, semi-official and nongovernmental — at various levels have been blossoming between China and the United States in recent times, with more delegations of US officials, students and business leaders expected to arrive in China later this month. While meeting with representatives from the US business, strategic and academic communities in Beijing on March 27, President …

Smokescreen of trade can't hide true troublemaking intent of visit: China Daily editorial
9 months, 1 week ago

Smokescreen of trade can't hide true troublemaking intent of visit: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during a press conference in Paranaque, Metro Manila, Philippines, March 11, 2024. Although US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo stressed that what she led to the Philippines was a "presidential trade and investment mission on behalf of President Joe Biden", the impression her trip has left is that she was promising mercenary money if Manila …

Chinese premier meets US Chamber of Commerce delegation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chinese premier meets US Chamber of Commerce delegation

China Daily  

Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets with a Chamber of Commerce delegation led by the chamber's President and CEO Suzanne Clark at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Feb 28, 2024. [Photo by Feng Yongbin/China Daily BEIJING - Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday met with a Chamber of Commerce delegation led by the chamber's President and CEO …

Beijing, Washington in talks to stabilize economic ties
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Beijing, Washington in talks to stabilize economic ties

China Daily  

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng meets with visiting undersecretary for international affairs at the US Department of the Treasury Jay Shambaugh in Beijing on Tuesday. The latest meeting in Beijing between high-ranking Chinese and United States officials indicated that the two countries are making continuing joint efforts to stabilize bilateral economic and trade ties through a pragmatic approach and candid communication, …

US-China ties: Janet Yellen to visit Beijing again in 2024
1 year ago

US-China ties: Janet Yellen to visit Beijing again in 2024

Live Mint  

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said she plans to visit China again in 2024, seeking to deepen areas of cooperation and improve communication even as she vowed to continue confronting Beijing over national security concerns and human rights. “A significant portion of the agenda will focus on discussing difficult areas of concern with my counterpart,” Yellen said of her plans for …

A top Chinese diplomat will visit Washington ahead of a possible meeting between Biden and Xi
1 year, 2 months ago

A top Chinese diplomat will visit Washington ahead of a possible meeting between Biden and Xi

Associated Press  

Washington — China’s top diplomat will come to the United States on Thursday for a three-day visit, the latest move by Washington and Beijing to keep high-level talks open amid tense bilateral relations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to meet with Secretary of State Antony Blinken and national security adviser Jake Sullivan over a range of issues, including …

China’s Top Diplomat to Skip U.N. Assembly, Raising Doubts About Possible Xi Visit to U.S.
1 year, 3 months ago

China’s Top Diplomat to Skip U.N. Assembly, Raising Doubts About Possible Xi Visit to U.S.

Live Mint  

China is planning to dispatch Vice President Han Zheng to an annual United Nations meeting of government leaders later this month, according to people briefed on the matter, instead of sending its top foreign policy official on a broader U.S. trip as previously signaled. Beijing’s decision to send Han, who plays a largely ceremonial role as the vice president, adds …

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expresses 'legitimate concerns' with Chinese investment in America
1 year, 3 months ago

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expresses 'legitimate concerns' with Chinese investment in America

India TV News  

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Sunday said that there are 'legitimate concerns' with Chinese investments in America and underscored the importance of strong action to protect the country's national security. Raimondo is the first US Commerce Secretary to visit China in years and spent her time to restore communication channels with her Chinese counterparts. However, the US and China …

In China, US Commerce Secy Gina Raimondo Raised Hacking of Her Email
1 year, 3 months ago

In China, US Commerce Secy Gina Raimondo Raised Hacking of Her Email

News 18  

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday that she had raised the alleged hacking of her email by China-based actors with Beijing officials, as she wrapped up a visit to the world’s second-largest economy. “I did mention that my own emails had been hacked,” Raimondo told a digital press briefing after days of talks with Chinese officials in Beijing …

China warns U.S. against 'disastrous' trade curbs
1 year, 3 months ago

China warns U.S. against 'disastrous' trade curbs

The Hindu  

China's premier warned U.S. officials Tuesday that moves to "politicise" trade issues would prove "disastrous" for the global economy, state media reported. In a readout of the meeting, the U.S. Department of Commerce said Ms. Raimondo had "underscored the U.S. commitment to taking actions necessary to U.S. national security," as well as "ensuring fair and transparent treatment of U.S. companies, …

China warns US against disastrous trade curbs, says it will hamper bilateral ties and trust
1 year, 3 months ago

China warns US against disastrous trade curbs, says it will hamper bilateral ties and trust

Firstpost  

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is currently on a four-day bridge-building visit to China aimed at better managing tensions between the world’s two largest economies China’s premier warned US officials on Tuesday that moves to “politicise” trade issues would prove “disastrous” for the global economy, state media reported. US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is currently on a four-day bridge-building visit …

US commerce secretary rejects Chinese appeal to ease export controls
1 year, 3 months ago

US commerce secretary rejects Chinese appeal to ease export controls

Associated Press  

BEIJING — U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said she rebuffed an appeal Tuesday by Chinese leaders to reduce U.S. export controls on technology with possible military uses but the two governments agreed to have experts meet to discuss disputes over protecting trade secrets. “Their asks were to reduce export controls on technology” with possible military uses and to retract an …

Britain’s foreign secretary will visit China in an attempt to shore up ties and reduce tensions
1 year, 3 months ago

Britain’s foreign secretary will visit China in an attempt to shore up ties and reduce tensions

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Britain’s top diplomat, James Cleverly, is set to visit China on Wednesday, as the two countries attempt to shore up frayed ties. The countries disagree over issues such as Beijing’s curbing of civil freedoms in Hong Kong, a former British colony, alleged human rights abuses against the Uyghur minority in the Xinjiang region, China’s support for Russia …

Biden's commerce secretary is the latest Cabinet member to visit China in a bid for improved ties
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden's commerce secretary is the latest Cabinet member to visit China in a bid for improved ties

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is the latest member of President …

US: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visits China in apparent bid to mend deteriorating relations
1 year, 3 months ago

US: Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo visits China in apparent bid to mend deteriorating relations

India TV News  

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Sunday arrived in Beijing for an official visit in yet another attempt by President Joe Biden's administration to mend deteriorating ties with China. Don't want to decouple from China's economy: Raimondo Raimondo emphasised that the US administration is not interested in containing the economic development of China and said that it wants the Chinese …

U.S. commerce secretary to visit China amid efforts to stabilize relations
1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. commerce secretary to visit China amid efforts to stabilize relations

Associated Press  

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo will meet with Chinese officials and American business leaders next week amid efforts to stabilize relations that have sunk to historic lows. Raimondo’s Aug. 27-30 visit to Beijing and Shanghai aims for “constructive discussions on issues relating to the U.S.-China commercial relationship, challenges faced by U.S. businesses, and areas for potential cooperation,” the Commerce …

China says it would welcome a visit by US commerce secretary after imposition of investment controls
1 year, 4 months ago

China says it would welcome a visit by US commerce secretary after imposition of investment controls

The Independent  

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Yellen sees progress in US-China ties at end of Beijing visit
1 year, 5 months ago

Yellen sees progress in US-China ties at end of Beijing visit

Al Jazeera  

US treasury secretary says 10 hours of bilateral meetings with top Chinese officials have helped stabilise relations between Washington and Beijing. United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has said her talks with top Chinese officials in recent days were “direct” and “productive” and helped put the US-China relationship on “surer footing”. “The US and China have significant disagreements,” Yellen told …

Yellen criticizes Chinese treatment of U.S. companies during visit to revive relations
1 year, 5 months ago

Yellen criticizes Chinese treatment of U.S. companies during visit to revive relations

The Hindu  

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen criticized Chinese treatment of U.S. companies and new export controls on metals used in semiconductors during a visit on July 7 to Beijing to try to revive strained relations. “I am communicating the concerns that I’ve heard from the U.S. business community — including China’s use of non-market tools like expanded subsidies for its state-owned …

‘Washington wants healthy economic competition’: Janet Yellen on China visit
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Washington wants healthy economic competition’: Janet Yellen on China visit

Live Mint  

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen plans to tell Chinese officials that Washington wants healthy economic competition but will defend trade curbs imposed by the United States on security grounds and express concern about Beijing's export controls on metals used in semiconductors and solar panels. During the visit, the US treasury officials said that Janet Yellen would not meet with Chinese …

US, China pledge ‘healthy’ economic ties as Yellen visits Beijing
1 year, 5 months ago

US, China pledge ‘healthy’ economic ties as Yellen visits Beijing

Al Jazeera  

US Treasury head’s trip is latest effort to stabilise relations, but few breakthroughs expected amid ongoing disputes. The United States and China are not seeking to weaken their economic ties despite ongoing disputes, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart have said as Yellen held a series of meetings with leaders in Beijing. Speaking to China-based US business …

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China as part of efforts to soothe strained relations
1 year, 5 months ago

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits China as part of efforts to soothe strained relations

The Hindu  

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in Beijing on July 6 for meetings with Chinese leaders as part of efforts to revive relations that are strained by disputes about security, technology and other irritants. Ms. Yellen planned to focus on stabilizing the global economy and challenging Chinese support of Russia during its invasion of Ukraine, Treasury officials in Washington told reporters …

US Treasury Secretary on China visit amid bilateral tension
1 year, 5 months ago

US Treasury Secretary on China visit amid bilateral tension

Firstpost  

In his meeting with Yellen on Monday in Washington, the Chinese ambassador Xie Feng asked the United States to “pay great attention” and take action to address China’s top economic and trade concerns Despite low expectations on both sides, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen began a four-day tour in Beijing on Thursday. According to Zhu Feng, a professor of international …

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is making a long-awaited trip to China this week
1 year, 5 months ago

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is making a long-awaited trip to China this week

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to Beijing Thursday as part of an ongoing Biden administration effort to thaw U.S.-China relations, a senior Treasury official said Sunday. The Chinese protested loudly, but Biden later said his blunt statements regarding China are “just not something I’m going to change very much.” The U.S. president’s statements have come after tensions …

Treasury Secretary Yellen set to travel to Beijing to help ease U.S.-China relations
1 year, 5 months ago

Treasury Secretary Yellen set to travel to Beijing to help ease U.S.-China relations

NPR  

Treasury Secretary Yellen set to travel to Beijing to help ease U.S.-China relations Enlarge this image toggle caption Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/AP WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will travel to Beijing Thursday as part of an ongoing Biden administration effort to thaw U.S.-China relations, a senior Treasury official said Sunday. Yet in Biden's dictator comments during a California fundraiser, …

Blinken dials Qin ahead of expected visit to Beijing; discusses ways to avoid 'miscalculation and conflict'
1 year, 6 months ago

Blinken dials Qin ahead of expected visit to Beijing; discusses ways to avoid 'miscalculation and conflict'

India Today  

Ahead of his planned visit to China to cool down tensions, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Wednesday spoke to his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang by phone during which they discussed the importance of maintaining open lines of communication to responsibly manage the relationship to avoid "miscalculation and conflict". Blinken, who will travel to China this week, said he discussed …

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang airs concerns in phone call with Antony Blinken ahead of planned visit
1 year, 6 months ago

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang airs concerns in phone call with Antony Blinken ahead of planned visit

The Hindu  

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang shared concerns on a phone call on June 14 ahead of a planned visit by the U.S. official to China meant to shore up relations. “Spoke tonight with PRC State Councillor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang by phone,” Mr. Blinken's official Twitter account read. “Discussed ongoing efforts …

China’s foreign minister airs concerns in phone call with Blinken ahead of planned visit
1 year, 6 months ago

China’s foreign minister airs concerns in phone call with Blinken ahead of planned visit

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang shared concerns on a phone call Wednesday ahead of a planned visit by the U.S. official to China meant to shore up relations. It added that Blinken “addressed a range of bilateral and global issues, and made clear the U.S. would continue to use diplomatic …

First signs of thaw in US-China ties, but road to normalcy is uphill
1 year, 6 months ago

First signs of thaw in US-China ties, but road to normalcy is uphill

Hindustan Times  

The freeze in Sino-United States engagement, following the balloon incident, appears to be finally thawing. The signs were evident in early May in a conversation between Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang and US ambassador Nicholas Burns in Beijing. China also appointed former vice foreign minister Xie Feng as its new ambassador to the US last week. He called on the …

US and China commerce, trade chiefs confirmed to meet in Washington
1 year, 7 months ago

US and China commerce, trade chiefs confirmed to meet in Washington

Firstpost  

During his visit to the United States, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will meet with US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai, his ministry stated on Thursday. On Monday, Wang met representatives of American firms in Shanghai, including Johnson & Johnson, 3M, Dow, Merck, and Honeywell, according to the Ministry of Commerce, telling them that “China …

PM Modi meets US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi meets US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US secretary of commerce Gina Raimondo, who was in India from March 7-10, the Prime Minister’s Office said on Saturday. Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister’s Office tweeted, “US Secretary of Commerce @SecRaimondohad a fruitful meeting with PM @narendramodi yesterday.” Raimondo, who was on a four-day visit to India, also met several ministers …

'Pressing need' for US, China to communicate on economic issues: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen
1 year, 11 months ago

'Pressing need' for US, China to communicate on economic issues: Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

Firstpost  

Zurich: Close communication between the United States and China on economic issues is vital, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday ahead of a meeting with a top Chinese official in Zurich. “Amid a complicated global economic outlook, there is a pressing need for the two largest economies in the world to closely communicate on global macroeconomics and financial conditions,” …

US commerce secretary and Indian envoy discuss growing bilateral economic ties
3 years, 4 months ago

US commerce secretary and Indian envoy discuss growing bilateral economic ties

Hindustan Times  

Indian ambassador to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu and US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo held talks in Washington on Tuesday to discuss the evolving business relationship between the two world powers. Indian ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu and US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo. Sandhu said, “Discussed strengthening India-US commercial and economic ties, including supply chain resilience and enhanced cooperation in …

US-China trade: Biden representative holds ‘candid’ talks with Beijing as tensions grow
3 years, 6 months ago

US-China trade: Biden representative holds ‘candid’ talks with Beijing as tensions grow

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — President Joe Biden’s top trade negotiator spoke for the first time with her Chinese counterpart by phone on Wednesday. US Trade Representative Katherine Tai had a “candid” virtual meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He to discuss “the importance of the trade relationship” between the two nations, according to Tai’s office. The phone call didn’t …

Biden's Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, Confirmed By Senate
3 years, 9 months ago

Biden's Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, Confirmed By Senate

NPR  

Biden's Commerce Secretary, Gina Raimondo, Confirmed By Senate Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP Updated at 2:58 p.m. With a 84-15 confirmation vote that was delayed by a procedural move in February by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, Raimondo is set to lead one of the federal government's most eclectic departments, which includes the Census Bureau, …

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