The lessons learned from the unexpected controversies of Yellen’s trip to China

Amid ongoing tensions in US-China relations, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen conducted a four-day visit to China. Her trip didn’t bring breakthroughs in Sino-US relations. But a few of her actions, from her handshake, a bow, to lunch with female Chinese economists, stirred up social media storms in China. It’s a good case study of the mistakes Western officials make when dealing with the Chinese. Their knowledge of China can sometimes be counterproductive.

-The expectation from the Chinese and the Americans
-Did Yellen accomplish her goal?
-Was Beijing happy with Yellen’s visit?
-The unexpected controversies and the direction of Sino-US relations

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