Beijing and Manila should avoid South China Sea ‘miscalculation’: top diplomats

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his Philippine counterpart in Manila on Wednesday, with both sides highlighting the need for “reducing the risk of miscalculation” and maintaining stability in the South China Sea. The meeting on the sidelines of the Asean foreign ministers’ gathering marked the first formal talks between the top diplomats since Maria Theresa Lazaro assumed office in July last year. It also came days after fresh tensions in the disputed waters, with Chinese coastguard and...

By Shi Jiangtao

Rubio meets Wang, discusses laying groundwork for Chinese president's US visit

Marco Rubio says aiming for China trade, investment boards by Xi visit

Marco Rubio said the US and China are moving toward establishing boards for investment and trade between the top two economies.

US Expects "Positive" Visit From Chinese President Xi Jinping In September

While the visit has yet to be officially confirmed, Rubio made it clear the White House expected it to happen, as he emerged from a meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of a summit of Southeast Asian leaders.

Rubio says he discussed Xi’s planned U.S. visit in meeting with Wang Yi

Rubio met with Wang in Manila on the sidelines ‌of ‌a regional gathering led by ASEAN.

Rubio meets Chinese foreign minister, discusses laying groundwork for Xi's US visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering and discussed the need to lay the groundwork for a "very positive visit" to Washington in September by President Xi Jinping.

Marcos Jr. meets with US, Japan, Australia ministers

As they navigate through “interesting times,” President Marcos and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio yesterday reaffirmed the “deep ties” between the two allies as they tackled key issues, including China and artificial intelligence.

By Alexis Romero