China Travel Log 4: On His Final Day in China, Secretary Bryson Highlights Travel to the U.S.
Secretary John Bryson spent his last day in China in the financial capital of Shanghai.
He began his day with a group of American business leaders based in China. The leaders, members of American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the U.S.-China Business Council, exchanged ideas and shared information about the opportunities and challenges of day to day business operations in China.
As Secretary Bryson said to the group, our bilateral trade with China reached over $500 billion last year, with U.S. merchandise exports reaching $100 billion for the first time. However, with a trade deficit close to $300 billion, we still have a lot of work to do.
The Secretary then gave remarks at a tourism event, highlighting the robust and growing travel of Chinese tourists to the United States.
In his remarks, Secretary Bryson pointed out that "travel and tourism between our countries is crucial to building stronger cultural and economic ties. This generates greater understanding and friendship between our people. And yes, it also generates greater prosperity."
