Rubio and Chinese official talk US-China issues
The article discusses the efforts of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in managing the disagreements between the two countries, especially concerning China's President Xi Jinping's scheduled visit to Washington in September 2026. The two sides expressed their concerns over escalating tensions in the South China Sea and the Iran war. Rubio emphasized the necessity of preventing Iran from controlling the Strait of Hormuz, warning of the risks such control poses to regional and global security. The meeting also addressed maritime disputes between China and the Philippines, China's rejection of Australian interference in the South China Sea, and commitments to continue managing the disagreements in a way that reduces the likelihood of escalation. The statements underscored the importance of cooperation to maintain regional stability and avoid escalation in conflict zones.
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