China: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen to visit Beijing July 6-9

Event

China will host Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Beijing July 6-9. Yellen will meet with senior Chinese officials and leaders of US firms. While neither Beijing nor Washington has released details of the agenda for the visit, potential meeting venues include the Ministry of Finance and the US Embassy.

Increased security is likely in Beijing, especially near stops on Yellen's itinerary. Authorities will probably set up checkpoints and block roads to facilitate the treasury secretary's movements, leading to localized traffic disruptions. Authorities could temporarily close airspace around Beijing as Secretary Yellen arrives and departs the city; flight delays are possible at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), especially July 6 and 9.

Advice

Heed all instructions of local authorities. Plan for localized traffic disruptions and flight delays. Seek alternative routes to avoid potential venues for high-level meetings. Allow additional time to reach destinations.