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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 Auditorium1301 Constitution Ave., NW** Washington, DCNote** 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 Auditorium1301 Constitution Ave., NWWashington, DC** What** Family Photo** When** Wednesday, May 23, 2007, 8:00 a.m. EDT** Where** Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium1301 Constitution Ave., NWWashington, 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 AgencyEast Building1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, 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 AgencyEast Building1201 Pennsylvania Ave., NWWashington, DCLinks 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.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/hp180
12/13/06 Introductory Remarks by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. at the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialoguehttp://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/hp196
12/13/06 Opening Statement by Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. before the Opening Session of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialoguehttp://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/hp197
12/15/06 Fact Sheethttp://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/hp205
12/15/06 Statement from Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. at the Closing of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialoguehttp://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/hp200
12/15/06 Statement by Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. at the Closing Press Conferencehttp://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/hp201
SEPTEMBER:09/20/06 U.S.-China Statement on Strategic Economic Dialoguehttp://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/hp105
09/20/06 Fact Sheet on Creation of the U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialoguehttp://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/hp107
09/21/06 Strategic Economic Dialogue Press Briefing Transcripthttp://www.treasury.gov/press-center/press-releases/pages/hp108