READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Peking University School of Development Professors and Students

BEIJING – Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today met with professors and students from the Peking University National School of Development.  Secretary Yellen discussed China’s economic outlook and exchanged views on U.S-China economic relations with university professors and students.  Secretary Yellen also delivered remarks to graduate students, in which she shared her own […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Ahead of Meeting with Beijing University National School of Development Students

As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for welcoming me to your campus today. It is exciting to be among the bright minds of China’s next generation of economists and policymakers. As I shared with your professors when I met with them earlier today, I began my career as a professor of economics. Throughout my time […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Ahead of Roundtable with Beijing University National School of Development Professors

As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for hosting me today at Peking University. As the United States and China have worked to put our economic relationship on surer footing, the work of deepening our communication has been critical. Last fall, the United States and China established Economic and Financial Working Groups, which have met regularly […]

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Meeting with Beijing Mayor Yin Yong of the People’s Republic of China

BEIJING – Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today met with Beijing Mayor Yin Yong of the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Secretary Yellen discussed Beijing’s unique role within China’s economy, Mayor Yin’s outlook for Beijing’s economy, and his previous roles at the People’s Bank of China and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Ahead of Meeting with Beijing Mayor Yin Yong of the People’s Republic of China

As Prepared for Delivery Mayor Yin, thank you for your warm welcome. It is a pleasure to meet you in Beijing, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to exchange views with you. I am in China to carry out President Biden’s guidance to me to build resilient channels of communication between our two […]

Statement from Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen on Announcement of New U.S.-China Initiatives Following Meeting with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People’s Republic of China

GUANGZHOU – Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen today released the following statement on the announcement of new initiatives following her meeting with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People’s Republic of China:  “I have just concluded an extensive and productive two days of meetings in Guangzhou with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People’s Republic of China. After significant discussion with my […]

READOUT: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen’s Bilateral Meetings with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People’s Republic of China in Guangzhou, China

GUANGZHOU – U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen met on April 5-6 with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People’s Republic of China in Guangzhou, China.  Secretary Yellen and Vice Premier He had frank and productive discussions on the U.S.-China bilateral economic relationship and a wide range of issues. Secretary Yellen noted areas of cooperation and directly raised […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Ahead of Bilateral Meeting with Premier Li Qiang of the People’s Republic of China

As Prepared for Delivery Premier Li, it is good to see you again following our meeting last July. Earlier this year, you delivered a speech in Davos where you said that “after all the shifts and changes over the years, we should all the more cherish communication and exchange” and “peace and stability.” While we […]

U.S. Department of the Treasury Now Accepting Applications for New Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program

The $75 million SSBCI Investing in America Small Business Opportunity Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan, will help small business owners and entrepreneurs across the country access the capital they need to grow and succeed WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the opening of the 60-day application window for the […]

Remarks by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen Ahead of Bilateral Meeting with Vice Premier He Lifeng of the People’s Republic of China

As Prepared for Delivery Vice Premier He, thank you for welcoming me to China once again, this time in Guangzhou. This city has long been a center of trade and commerce—and through that, at the heart of China’s engagement with the rest of the world. Last November, I was very pleased to host you in […]