Yellen and He Lifeng Discuss Arms Control and Commercial Relations Amid US-China Tensions, Addressing Security Measures

Senior Chinese and U.S. diplomats, including Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese economic policy tsar He Lifeng, are meeting to discuss arms control, nonproliferation, and commercial relations. China has expressed grievances with the U.S., casting a shadow on the recently improved ties between the two countries. The relative strength of the U.S. economy and the relative weakness of China's economy are marking a change in the dynamics of the diplomatic discussions between the two largest economies. Both sides are aiming to curb tensions and address security measures in their commercial relations.