Wang Yi and Marco Rubio at Asean discuss Xi’s planned US visit, South China Sea clash
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila during Asean meetings, where they discussed President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States and the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines. The bilateral meeting occurred alongside the Asean foreign ministers' meeting, which includes 11 member states and representatives from Russia and Japan. This high-level dialogue underscores ongoing diplomatic engagement between the US and China amid regional tensions.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila during Asean meetings, where they discussed President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States and the South China Sea dispute between China and the Philippines. The bilateral meeting occurred alongside the Asean foreign ministers' meeting, which includes 11 member states and representatives from Russia and Japan. This high-level dialogue underscores ongoing diplomatic engagement between the US and China...
US-China rivalry in the South China Sea
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a bilateral meeting in Manila.
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They discussed President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States later this year.
South China Morning Post- US-China rivalry in the South China Sea
- Xi's US visit as a potential diplomatic milestone
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Loaded language removedThe top Chinese and American diplomats discussed President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the US later this year and the dispute between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea during their bilateral meeting on Wednesday.
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They discussed President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States later this year.
South China Morning PostThey discussed the dispute between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea.
South China Morning PostChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a bilateral meeting in Manila.
South China Morning PostWang Yi and Rubio are in Manila for a series of Asean meetings.
South China Morning PostThe Asean meetings include the Asean foreign ministers' meeting which brings together 11 member states.
South China Morning PostMinisters from Russia and Japan also attend the Asean meetings.
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