Reuters-Yellen to intensify communication with Chinas He warns on Russia support
November 10, 2023 2 min 391 words
这则报道显示，美国财政部长珍妮特·耶伦与中国副总理何立峰在美国主持的亚太经合组织峰会前进行了经济问题的磋商。双方同意“加强沟通”，但耶伦警告何立峰，要打击向俄罗斯提供在乌克兰战争中所需物资的中国公司。会谈涉及出口管制、气候变化和对低收入国家的债务减免等合作领域。耶伦强调美国不欲与中国脱钩，但希望为美国企业和工人争取公平竞争环境。她指出全球不确定的局势使深入坦诚的讨论尤为关键。财政部指出中资公司可能协助俄罗斯战争，并警告将面临严重后果。这一交流有助于避免误解和意外升级，有助于双方做出更明智的政策决策。整体而言，这次磋商体现了国际关系中复杂而紧张的平衡。
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday that she and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng agreed to "intensify communication" on economic issues but warned him to crack down on Chinese companies that supply material support to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
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.
The two held talks before the Nov. 15-17 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) gathering of leaders in San Francisco, which will feature a planned meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Yellen said she accepted an invitation from He, referred to by China's state media as the director of a powerful Communist Party economic body, to return to China next year to a "regular cadence of contact" between the economic leaders.
She emphasized that the U.S. has no desire to decouple its economy from China, but wanted a level playing field for U.S. companies and workers.
"During our discussions, we agreed that in-depth and frank discussions matter, particularly when we disagree," Yellen said. "And I emphasized that the current uncertain global landscape makes it particularly crucial that we maintain resilient lines of communication going forward."
Yellen said that the Treasury has seen evidence that Chinese companies and banks may be aiding in the flow of equipment for use in Russia's war in Ukraine despite Western sanctions, and warned He that these firms "will face significant consequences" if they do.
"We would like to see China crack down on this, especially when we're able to provide information," Yellen said. She gave no further details on the names of the companies involved or on He's reaction.
The officials also discussed the Israel-Hamas war, and Yellen spoke about the need "to prevent escalation and expansion of the conflict in the Middle East," the Treasury said in a statement.
Communications with China would "avoid misunderstandings and unintended escalation," between the two countries, helping them to make better policy decisions, Yellen said.