Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso met with Mr. Yellen, who became Secretary of the Treasury under the Biden administration in the United States, on the telephone on the night of Japan time, and is preparing for future economic policy and issuance by China. We have confirmed that the two countries will work together in response to the "RMB".
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso held the first telephone conversation with Mr. Yellen, who became the US Treasury Secretary last month, from around 11:00 pm Japan time.
The meeting lasted about 20 minutes and exchanged opinions on the economic situation, fiscal policy, exchange policy, etc. of both Japan and the United States and the world as the infection of the new coronavirus spreads.
After the meeting, Minister Aso told reporters, "We have confirmed that we will continue to cooperate closely in Japan and the United States. Regarding fiscal policy, early exit from the crisis through bold economic measures is the highest priority, and fiscal policy He also communicated the importance of ensuring sustainability. "
At the meeting, Japan and the United States collaborated to discuss China's preparations for issuing the electronic currency "Digital RMB" and China's efforts to address environmental issues such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It means that it was confirmed that it would correspond.
Minister Aso said, "China's policy needs to be centered around Japan and the United States, and the G7 = seven major countries need to work together to respond."