U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday that she agreed with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to intensify communication on economic issues but warned him to crack down on Chinese companies that give material support to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
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The two "had candid, direct, and productive discussions" on issues from U.S export controls to possible areas of cooperation, including climate change and debt relief for low-income countries, Yellen told a press conference after two days of meetings in San Francisco.
China’s former vice-premier may be staying out of the public limelight, but President Xi Jinping has kept the 71-year-old in a position of influence, skirting customs and traditions in difficult economic times.