A Candid Exchange in Washington US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and China’s deputy central bank governor, Xuan Chengneng, met in Washington recently. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss coordination on financial market monitoring and methods to combat money laundering. These discussions were described as professional, pragmatic, candid, and constructive by the Chinese side.U.S. and China Officials Talk about Financial Oversight and Anti-Money Laundering Efforts
## Concerns Over Section 301 Tariffs Raised in China-US Talks ### Introduction to the Discussion **Beijing raised concerns** over Washington’s [Section 301 tariffs](https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/enforcement/section-301-investigations), investigations targeting Chinese imports and industries, as well as investment restrictions. This occurred as senior [trade officials](https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3276384/us-china-commerce-officials-set-tianjin-talks-next-week?module=inline&pgtype=article) from both nations convened in China on Saturday. ### Chinese Delegation Led by Wang ShouwenChina Voices Worries on US Trade Restrictions During Officials’ Talks