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It's July 7, 2023, and this is your DSR Daily Brief. I'm Chris Cotnor.

And I'm Riley Fessler.

Our top stories from international outlets this morning.

During her visit to Beijing, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressed concerns about the challenging conditions faced by American companies doing business in China.

She criticized the Chinese government's treatment of foreign firms and its recent imposition of export controls on critical minerals.

Yellen's comments highlighted the difficulties in reconciling the differences between the two largest economies.

The visit aims to ease tension with Yellen communicating the concerns of the US business community to her counterparts and advocating for a level playing field.

The ongoing trade disputes and restrictions imposed by both countries have strained the economic relationship.

Yellen also discussed the importance of healthy competition and clarified that US actions based on national security should not be misconstrued as attacks on China.

Despite the challenges, both sides express hope for improved economic relations.

The head of the United Nations nuclear watchdog Raphael Grossi addressed concerns raised about the reports supporting Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from the Fukushima plant.

Grossi stated that the published report was scientifically flawless and there was no direct communication from any experts expressing concerns.

However, the Chinese expert Lu Senlin reportedly criticized the report describing it as hasty and limited in expert input.

The International Atomic Energy Agency, or IAEA Task Force, composed of experts from various countries, was established to review Japan's plan.

Grossi clarified that the report did not endorse the plan but deemed it consistent with standards.

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