He Lifeng holds a video call with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen

On January 7th, Vice Premier He Lifeng, the Chinese leader of China-US economy and trade, and the US leader, Minister of Finance Yellen, held a video call on January 7th. The two sides focused on implementing the important consensus reached by the Chinese and US heads of state, reviewed and summarized the experience of China-US economic exchanges and cooperation in recent years, and positively evaluated the important role of China-US economic and financial working groups and other dialogue mechanisms. They agreed to maintain communication, manage differences, and continue to stabilize China-US economic relations during the transition period. The Chinese side expressed concern about the US economic and trade restrictions on China, especially on the trade investigation recently implemented by the US. The video call was candid, in-depth, and constructive. The two sides agreed on the importance of maintaining communication and contact.