China/USA-Officials/Video Call

Shotlist

Beijing, China – July 5, 2021 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
1. Graphic showing photos of Chinese Vice Premier Liu He (L), U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (R)

FILE: Beijing, China – Date Unknown (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
2. Various of Tian’anmen Rostrum, Chinese national flag

FILE: Rizhao City, Shandong Province, east China – Oct 9, 2021 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
3. Aerial shot of port, cranes, containers
4. Aerial shot of cargo ship at port
5. Crane lifting container from truck

FILE: Tianjin Municipality, north China – Date Unknown (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
6. Various of Tianjin Port

FILE: China – Exact Date and Location Unknown (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
7. Aerial shots of port, facilities, containers

Shanghai, China – June 6-8, 2022 (CGTN – No access Chinese mainland)
8. Various of workers assembling home appliances, production line

FILE: Washington D.C., USA – May 12, 2020 (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
9. Various of White House, surroundings

FILE: Washington D.C., USA – Date Unknown (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
10. White House

FILE: Los Angeles, California, USA – Date Unknown (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
11. Various of port, facilities, containers

FILE: USA – Date Unknown (CCTV – No access Chinese mainland)
12. Various of port, facilities, ships

Storyline

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chief of the Chinese side of the China-U.S. comprehensive economic dialogue, held a video conversation with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the latter’s request on Tuesday morning.

The two sides had a pragmatic and candid exchange of views on such topics as the macroeconomic situation and the stability of the global industrial and supply chains.

The two sides agree that as the world economy is facing severe challenges, it is of great significance to strengthen macro-policy communication and coordination between China and the United States. And jointly maintaining the stability of the global industrial and supply chains is in the interests of both countries and the whole world.

The Chinese side expressed its concern about issues including the lifting of additional tariffs on China and sanctions by the U.S. side, and fair treatment of Chinese enterprises.

The two sides also agree to maintain communication.