Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, July 5. On the morning of July 5, Liu He, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Vice Premier of the State Council, and Chinese leader of the China-US Comprehensive Economic Dialogue, held a video call with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at the request.

The two sides had a pragmatic and candid exchange of views on the macroeconomic situation and the stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain, and the exchanges were constructive.

The two sides believe that the current world economy is facing severe challenges. It is of great significance to strengthen the communication and coordination of macro policies between China and the United States, and jointly maintain the stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain, which is beneficial to China and the United States and the whole world.

The Chinese side expressed its concern over issues such as the lifting of additional tariffs and sanctions imposed by the United States on China and fair treatment of Chinese companies.

Both sides agreed to continue to maintain dialogue and communication.