FIFTH U.S.-CHINA STRATEGIC AND ECONOMIC DIALOGUE

July 12, 2013

The fifth U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue took place in Washington, DC on Wednesday and Thursday. This joint dialogue has been held annually since 2008 in an effort to improve communication and cooperation between the U.S. and China on key bilateral issues. The dialogue alternates locations between Washington and Beijing.

The United States and China had delegates from over 20 government departments each participating in the discussions. Climate change, cyber security, cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, the global financial system, and economic and regional relations were all on the agenda.

President Obama