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China's Foreign Minister Speaks with US Secretary of State Rubio
The diplomatic conversation between Beijing and Washington occurs just days before the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, where Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are anticipated to hold talks.
LSN Malaysia ·
China's Foreign Minister engaged in a telephone discussion with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio, signalling ongoing diplomatic channels between the two major powers amid heightened international tensions.
The call represents the latest in a series of high-level communications between Beijing and Washington, underscoring efforts to maintain dialogue despite longstanding trade and geopolitical differences. The timing of the conversation carries particular significance for regional observers, particularly those in Southeast Asia where US-China relations have considerable strategic implications.
The discussion precedes the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, China's special economic zone. The gathering is expected to host a bilateral meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, potentially presenting opportunities to address key issues affecting the Asia-Pacific region.
APEC, which comprises 21 member economies including Malaysia, serves as a crucial forum for discussing economic cooperation and regional stability. The scheduled summit in Shenzhen is anticipated to draw significant attention from governments across Southeast Asia and beyond, given the influence of US-China relations on regional trade and security matters.
No details regarding the specific topics covered in the foreign minister-secretary of state call have been disclosed, though observers expect discussions to have touched upon matters relevant to the upcoming APEC meeting and broader bilateral relations.