US Secretary says US-China ties on “surer footing”as wraps up visit

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that her talks with top Chinese officials have put ties on "surer footing", as she wrapped up a trip aimed at stabilizing fraught relations between the world's two biggest economies.

During her trip, Yellen stressed the need for greater exchanges and collaboration, even as deep divides persist between the countries. Her trip furthers a push by President Joe Biden's administration to steady ties with China while still asserting US policies.

On Saturday, Yellen's meeting with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng yielded an agreement to "strengthen communication and cooperation on addressing global challenges".