China, US emphasise stability amid lingering tensions
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The foreign ministers of China and the United States met in Manila on Wednesday, adopting a cordial tone as they discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the US. The conversation avoided addressing President Trump's claims of election interference by Beijing. China's Wang Yi characterized the talks as pragmatic, positive, and constructive, while US's Marco Rubio emphasized the need to manage significant differences between the two nations. The meeting underscores ongoing efforts to stabilize bilateral relations despite lingering tensions.
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The foreign ministers of China and the United States met in Manila on Wednesday, adopting a cordial tone as they discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to the US. The conversation avoided addressing President Trump's claims of election interference by Beijing. China's Wang Yi characterized the talks as pragmatic, positive, and constructive, while US's Marco Rubio emphasized the need to manage significant differences between the two nations. The meeting underscores ongoing effor...
Meeting took place in Manila on Wednesday between Wang Yi and Marco Rubio.
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi described the talks as 'pragmatic, positive and constructive'.
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China’s foreign minister Wang Yi described the talks as 'pragmatic, positive and constructive'.
South China Morning Post- Meeting took place in Manila on Wednesday between Wang Yi and Marco Rubio.
- Wang Yi stated the talks were 'pragmatic, positive and constructive'.
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Loaded language removedThe foreign ministers of China and the United States adopted a largely cordial tone following a meeting on Wednesday where they discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to the US rather than President Donald Trump’s accusations of election interference by Beijing.
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China’s foreign minister Wang Yi described the talks as 'pragmatic, positive and constructive'.
South China Morning PostMarco Rubio of the US stated that 'great difference' between the two countries must be managed.
South China Morning PostThe foreign ministers of China and the United States met on Wednesday.
South China Morning PostThe meeting discussed Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to the US.
South China Morning PostThe meeting did not discuss President Donald Trump’s accusations of election interference by Beijing.
South China Morning PostThe meeting between the foreign ministers took place in Manila.
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