On November 29, Ms. Lisa K. Heller met with Dr. Guo Wanda, Executive Vice President of CDI in Shenzhen, China. During the meeting, Dr. Guo briefly summarized China’s overall economic performance in 2021 which was largely driven by the “dual circulation” development model. Given that the U.S. and China’s economic growth will both face a number of challenges, such as the ongoing global pandemic, global inflation, and supply chain restructuring, both sides agreed that the U.S. and China should maintain a stable and open dialogue and stay focused on the long-term benefits, especially in the area of green economy and carbon neutrality. As two major emitters, the U.S. and China should work collaboratively towards reaching each other’s respective carbon goals.