Yellen says U.S.-China relationship on 'more stable footing' but more can be done

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, left, meets Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Sunday, April 7, 2024. Yellen, who arrived in Beijing after starting her five-day visit in one of China's major industrial and export hubs, said the talks would create a structure to exchange views and try to address U.S. concerns about manufacturing overcapacity in China. (Tatan Syuflana/AP)

BEIJING — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen met Sunday in Beijing with Chinese Premier Li Qiang and sent a message of mutual cooperation despite the nations' differences.

Yellen came to China top of mind with trade practices that put American companies and workers at an unfair competitive disadvantage.