Yellen’s Beijing visit unlikely to yield breakthrough in frosty ties but may lead to more dialogue

Dr Janet Yellen is expected to meet senior Chinese officials and address some of the US concerns, including national security.  PHOTO: AFP
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BEIJING -  United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to China, which kicks off this Thursday, comes with low expectations of a significant breakthrough in bilateral relations.

But it can serve as an opportunity for further dialogue while promoting cooperation on macroeconomic issues like the global economy, observers said. 

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