Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi talks with US Secretary Rubio
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday ahead of the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
Talks occur before summit
State news agency Xinhua reported that Beijing expressed willingness to strengthen communication and cooperation with Washington during the conversation. Talks occurred approximately a week ahead of the anticipated summit between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump in Shenzhen. Both leaders agreed to enrich the connotation of a new vision for China-US relations according to the Chinese state media report.
Stability requires rational choice
Wang stated that the current momentum of stability in bilateral relations has not come easily to either side. He described the situation as a rational choice made by two major countries based on respective and shared interests. This sentiment was echoed when discussing the right approach for the nations to get along with each other effectively.
Preparations finalised for meeting
The duo talked about ties between China and the United States along with last-minute arrangements ahead of their upcoming meeting next week. Authorities intend to offer more distinct strategic direction as the two nations seek a proper path to coexist peacefully. The call serves as a key step before the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in Shenzhen.
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- Business Recorder
- South China Morning Post
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