US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson (3rd R) speaks to Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi (3rd L) during official bilateral talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing September 20, 2006. Paulson began a three-day official visit to Beijing on Wednesday, his first in the capacity of treasury secretary. Paulson arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for talks with top Chinese economic officials amid tensions over trade and exchange rates. Paulson was due to meet with Vice Premier Wu Yi, Finance Minister Jin Renqing and other officials. He called the trip important but hasn't disclosed the agenda for his talks or what message he would deliver to Chinese leaders. [Reuters]

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