Rubio Speaks With China’s Foreign Minister Amid Bilateral Tensions

Rubio Speaks With China’s Foreign Minister Amid Bilateral Tensions

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with his Chinese counterpart on Sept. 10, following up on their meeting in Malaysia in July. “Secretary Rubio emphasized the importance of open and constructive communication on a range of bilateral issues,” State Department deputy spokesperson Tommy Pigott said in a statement on Rubio’s phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. “They also discussed other global and regional issues as a continuat…

China urges US to exercise caution on issues concerning China’s core interests

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday that in this new era, China and the US should work together for world peace and prosperity, tackle global challenges and shoulder their due responsibilities as major countries, APA reports, citing GLOBAL TIMES. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks while holding a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Wan…

Rubio seeks 'constructive' engagement in China call

Washington (AFP) Sept 10, 2025 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he wanted constructive dialogue with China in a call with his counterpart, after Washington teased new pressure over oil purchases from Russia. In a telephone call with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Rubio "emphasized the importance of open and constructive communication on a range of bilateral issues," the State Department said without specifics.

China Urges US Cooperation Amid Taiwan Tensions

Wang Yi’s Call with RubioChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, stressing that both nations should steer their “giant ships” forward under the strategic guidance of their leaders. He emphasised that stable China-US relations require full implementation of the consensus reached between Presidents Xi Jinping and Marco Rubio. China’s Warning Over Core InterestsWang strongly criticised rece…