China's Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss high-level talks

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Which outlets covered China's Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Rubio discuss high-level talks?

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When did Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speak by phone?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Thursday, September 17, 2026. This conversation took place a week before an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the U.S. for a meeting with President Donald Trump.

What did Wang Yi say about China-US relations?

According to Wang Yi, China and the US should prepare for the next stage of high-level interactions in a spirit of equality, respect, and reciprocity. He also stated that head-of-state diplomacy serves as the anchor of China-U.S. ties.

What other topics were discussed during the call?

In addition to discussing preparations for future high-level interactions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also discussed the situation in West Asia during their phone call.