China, US Hold Crucial Talks Ahead of APEC: Wang Yi, Marco Rubio Discuss Bilateral Ties
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a crucial phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ahead of President Xi's trip to the Republic of Korea for the APEC meeting. The call, which took place on Monday, addressed the significance of the China-US relationship and the challenges faced in bilateral ties, particularly in economic and trade sectors.
Wang Yi underscored the global importance of the China-US relationship, highlighting that Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have had three phone conversations since Trump's inauguration. He noted the irreplaceable role of head-of-state diplomacy in maintaining and strengthening relations between the two nations. Wang expressed hope for both sides to meet halfway and engage in high-level exchanges to improve bilateral ties.
Marco Rubio, on his part, described the US-China relationship as the most important bilateral relationship in the world. Both sides reached a framework consensus during the Kuala Lumpur talks on addressing pressing trade issues, demonstrating their commitment to resolving disputes through dialogue.
The phone conversation between Wang Yi and Marco Rubio ahead of the APEC meeting reflects the ongoing efforts by both China and the US to maintain open lines of communication and work towards resolving their differences. The mutual respect between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, as emphasized by Wang, remains a strategic asset in navigating the complexities of their relationship.
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