(Bloomberg, Washington) Liu He, Vice Premier of the State Council of China, and US Finance Minister Yellen first meet face -to -face, grasped the short tea break time, and discussed some differences in private.This move releases the tension between China and the United States to dilute the tension, and at the same time highlight the signal of constructive tone of the two people's talks.
China and the United States all described the meeting held on Wednesday (January 18) in Zurich, which is a step towards a improvement of dialogue, and an opportunity to exchange views frankly.
Yellen said in a brief public speech before the closed door meeting that day: "We have the responsibility to prove that China and the United States can properly handle differences and prevent competition from evolved into almost conflict ... We do not allow misunderstandings, especially misunderstandings caused by communication, we do not allow misunderstandings, especially lack of misunderstandings caused by communication., Unnecessary leading to deteriorating bilateral economic and financial relationships. "
Liu He: The harmonious results of the talks are actively involved in the issue of extensive issues
Liu He said in an exclusive interview with Phoenix Satellite TV reporters after the talks that the atmosphere of the talks with the United States was harmonious, the results were positive, and it involved a wide range of issues.He hopes that this trip to Switzerland will let the global market see that China has "returned" after experiencing the epidemic and will strengthen cooperation with the world.
Liu He said that the two sides have been talking about 12 o'clock from 9:30.If it was not because the United States had to get on the plane, the talks may be longer."The whole conversation is very professional, very frank, and very deep. It can be said that we have made comprehensive discussions on the development of Sino -US relations and how the two sides have strengthened cooperation in the next step. The fundamental purpose isThe important consensus reached by the island. "
Liu He said that the two sides fully exchanged their opinions on the fields of climate change, finance, energy, food security, and debt reduction, expressing their core concerns.
A U.S. official who required anonymous to reveal the meeting between Liu He and Yellen.He said that during the scheduled tea break, the two retreated to the corner of the conference room, accompanied by translators.After a while, the staff came forward to ask if they should continue to talk, but the two were unwilling to be interrupted and private exchanges were well talked about.
In the next formal talks, when they came to the subject of disputes between the two countries, Liu He and Yellen told the delegation that they had talked about all key issues, so they no longer need to discuss it.Earlier, the expected controversial issues of all parties include US exports and investment control. Beijing recently expressed dissatisfaction with the United States from preventing China from obtaining advanced semiconductor equipment.
The US officials said that some key topics reached this talk include the United States suppressing inflation and China's real estate crisis; the problems faced by heavy and low -income countries in debt, Yellen specifically mentioned that she will visit this month.African country Zambia.
Zambia is an important case of "common framework"."Common framework" is a plan constructed by some wealthy countries to help liability countries with national and private creditors.Zambia defaulted in 2020 and was seeking reorganization of about $ 12.8 billion (about S $ 17 billion) foreign debt, of which about one -third of the creditors were China.
The statement issued by the US Ministry of Finance stated that the discussions between the two sides were "frank, pragmatic, and constructive".We will strengthen climate finance cooperation in bilateral and multilateral fields. "
The U.S. Treasury Department also announced that Yellen will visit China this year, and continue to promote the efforts of senior officials between the two countries to increase contact.
Yellen said that he was looking forward to going to China soon and welcomed Chinese financial minister officials to visit the United States.The United States did not disclose Yellen's date of visit to China, and it is expected to be after the beginning of China in the beginning of the year in China planned by the Secretary of State Brosky.
