Trump softens tone on alleged China election meddling before Rubio-Wang talks
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila. President Donald Trump has softened his tone on alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 election, stating that the issue will be discussed but suggesting that China may have changed since then. Trump played down the prospect of retaliation, indicating a less confrontational approach ahead of the talks. The meeting aims to address bilateral tensions, including election interference concerns.
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Trump softens tone on alleged China meddling before high-level talks.
Trump said the alleged interference 'took place a long time ago' and that China might be 'a little bit different today than it was then'.
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Trump said, 'We’re going to talk to them about it' regarding alleged Chinese election interference.
South China Morning Post- Trump softens tone on alleged China meddling before high-level talks.
- Meeting between Rubio and Wang Yi scheduled in Manila.
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Loaded language removedUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump signalled that Washington would address Beijing over its alleged interference in the 2020 election but played down the prospect of retaliation.
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Trump said, 'We’re going to talk to them about it' regarding alleged Chinese election interference.
South China Morning PostTrump said the alleged interference 'took place a long time ago' and that China might be 'a little bit different today than it was then'.
South China Morning PostUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday.
South China Morning PostPresident Donald Trump signaled that Washington would confront Beijing over alleged interference in the 2020 election.
South China Morning PostTrump played down the prospect of retaliation against China for alleged election interference.
South China Morning Post