Readout of Secretary Raimondo’s Meeting with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Office of Public Affairs
Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining to discuss commercial sectors where the U.S. and China can promote greater cooperation based on shared interests. The Secretary encouraged Party Secretary Chen to work closely with the U.S. business community to promote transparency and the fair application of laws and regulations to ensure stability and predictability in the business environment for the U.S. and other investors. They also affirmed the importance of people-to-people ties, including through tourism and education opportunities.