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Jul 2023
27m 12s

Yellen touches down in China

Bbc World Service
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In a much watched visit to Beijing, the US treasury secretary hopes to calm tensions and restore communication between the nations. Janet Yellen's trip follows Secretary of State Antony Blinken's last month, with meetings expected to focus on areas of potential agreement like stabilising the global economy. We hear what realistically can be achieved during ... Show More
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