UPDATE 2-U.S. Treasury No. 2 nominee Adeyemo urges get-tough attitude on China

Contributed by NAMPA / Reuters.

(Adds comments on China)
By Andrea Shalal and David Lawder
WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Wally Adeyemo, President Joe
Biden's nominee as deputy Treasury secretary, on Tuesday said
Washington should work with allies to hold China accountable to
international rules to ensure a level playing field for
companies in the United States and elsewhere.
"China is our top strategic competitor," Adeyemo told a
confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.