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Washington, DC –Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will host the second meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue next week. Secretary Paulson will be joined by Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns, Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, Transportation Secretary Mary Peters, Energy Secretary Sam Bodman, U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab, EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte, and other Administration officials.
In addition, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will participate in the Strategic Economic Dialogue discussions. The opening session will include a presentation by the Honorable Henry Kissinger.
The second meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue will review progress on work plans agreed to at the December meeting and continue discussions in areas including policies to address economic imbalances to ensure continued global growth, China's economic development and further integration into the world trading system, greater openness of markets, cooperation on energy security and the environment, and innovation. The dialogue was launched by Presidents Bush and Hu in September 2006.
The talks will take place May 22-23 at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium.
The following events are open to media with SED credentials only:
What
Opening Statements and Introductions
When
Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 9:15 a.m. EDT
Where
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Note
SED Credentialed press may begin setting up at 5:00 a.m., equipment must be in place for security sweep no later than 6:00a.m.
What
Presentation by the Honorable Henry Kissinger
When
Tuesday, May 22, 2007, 9:45 a.m. EDT
Where
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC
What
Family Photo
When
Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 8:00 a.m. EDT
Where
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Note
SED credentialed photographers may begin setting up at 5:00 a.m., equipment must be in place for security sweep no later than 6:00a.m.
What
Closing Statements
When
Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 10:45 a.m. EDT
Where
Environmental Protection Agency
East Building
1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Note
SED Credentialed press must be pre-set by 10:00a.m.
What
U.S. Delegation Press Conference
When
Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 11:30 a.m. EDT
Where
Environmental Protection Agency
East Building
1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Links to press materials
DECEMBER:
11/28/06 U.S. and China to Hold First Meeting of the Strategic Economic Dialogue in Beijing Next Month http://www.home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/hp180
12/13/06 Introductory Remarks by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. at the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue http://www.home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/hp196
12/13/06 Opening Statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. before the Opening Session of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue http://www.home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/hp197
12/15/06 Fact Sheet http://www.home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/hp205
12/15/06 Statement from Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. at the Closing of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue http://www.home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/hp200
12/15/06 Statement by Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. at the Closing Press Conference http://www.home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/hp201
SEPTEMBER:
09/20/06 U.S.-China Statement on Strategic Economic Dialogue http://www.home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/hp105
09/20/06 Fact Sheet on Creation of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue http://www.home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/hp107
09/21/06 Strategic Economic Dialogue Press Briefing Transcript http://www.home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/hp108