New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discussed several critical issues, including a significant cyber attack attributed to Chinese state-sponsored actors, its impact on US-China relations, and its potential ramifications. Yellen also touched on the role of COVID-related stimulus spending in contributing to inflation, offering insights into the current economic landscape. Additionally, she provided clarity on the controversial blocking of the US Steel-Nippon Steel merger, defending the thorough review process while refraining from commenting on the ongoing legal dispute.

Yellen expressed significant concern over a recent cyber attack on US Treasury workstations, attributed to Chinese state-sponsored actors. Calling the ...