Yellen Says US-China Relations at a ‘Tense Moment,’ Seeks ‘Constructive’ Solutions

Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen delivers remarks at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington on April 20, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

In a speech delivered at a global economic forum, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen described the current state of U.S.-China relations as being at a “tense moment” and emphasized the need for a productive approach towards bolstering economic ties with China.

Yellen acknowledged the ongoing tensions between the two economic giants but expressed optimism for a positive resolution.