US Commerce Chief Leaves China After ‘Productive’ Talks

Raimondo says breach of her email account by CCP-linked hackers 'erodes trust'

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks during a press conference at the Boeing Shanghai Aviation Service Co. in Shanghai on Aug. 30, 2023. Andy Wong/Pool/ AFP via Getty Images

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo wrapped up her visit to China on Aug. 30, after three days of talks with the regime’s officials that she called “productive.”

“It was for, as I say, three days of productive meetings,” Ms. Raimondo said during a call with members of the media that afternoon. “And the biggest achievement was just to start regular communication.