HP-1022: UPDATE <script type="text/javascript"> var wmNotice = "UNT Web Archive - External links, forms, and search boxes may not function within this collection. Url: http://treasury.gov/press/releases/hp1022.htm time: 2:37:05 Jan 09, 2009"; var wmHideNotice = "hide"; var contextRoot = "https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/"; </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/js/disclaim.js"></script> <br>U.S. and China to Hold Meeting of the Strategic Economic Dialogue Next Week



	June 13, 2008 HP-1022 UPDATE U.S. and China to Hold Meeting of the Strategic Economic Dialogue Next Week Washington, D.C. – Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr. will host the fourth Cabinet level meeting of the U.S.–China Strategic Economic Dialogue next week. Secretary Paulson will be joined by Commerce Secretary Carlos Gutierrez, Labor Secretary Elaine Chao, Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, OMB Director Jim Nussle, U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab, EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson, and other Administration officials. In addition, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke will participate in the Strategic Economic Dialogue discussions. The fourth Cabinet level meeting of the U.S.–China Strategic Economic Dialogue will focus on managing financial and macroeconomic cycles, developing human capital, the benefits of trade and open markets, enhancing investment, and advancing joint opportunities for cooperation in energy and the environment. For more information on the SED visit the Treasury Department website. The following events are open to media with SED credentials only: What Opening Statements When Tuesday, June 17, 2008, 8:30 a.m. EDT Where U.S. Naval Academy Mahan Hall Auditorium 121 Blake Road Annapolis, Md. Note Shuttle service for SED credentialed media will be provided from the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps stadium parking lot from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. All media must be set by 8:00 a.m. The last shuttle to meet the set time will depart the lot at 7:30 a.m. ** What Family Photo When Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 8:00 a.m. EDT Where U.S. Naval Academy Bancroft Hall 121 Blake Road Annapolis, Md. Note Shuttle service for SED credentialed media will be provided from the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps stadium parking lot from 6:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. All media must be set by 7:30 a.m. The last shuttle to meet the set time will depart the lot at 7:00 a.m. What Closing Statements by Vice Premier Wang and Secretary Paulson When Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 4:00 p.m. EDT Where Treasury Department Cash Room 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C. Note SED credentialed press with equipment should arrive at the moat entrance by 3:00 p.m. What U.S. Delegation Press Conference When Wednesday, June 18, 2008, 4:45 p.m. EDT Where** Treasury Department Cash Room 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, D.C.