China’s Priorities: The U.S.-Beijing Talks
Two days of high-level talks between the U.S. and China start today in Washington, D.C. President Obama is expected to make opening remarks. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will lead the strategic side of the talks, while Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner takes on the economic side. But what are Beijing’s priorities at these talks? Joining The Takeaway to discuss China’s agenda is BBC Correspondent Chris Hogg in Shanghai, China.
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