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Wang Yi and Marco Rubio hold talks on China-US relations and Middle East tensions
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a telephone conversation to discuss preparations for upcoming high-level diplomatic interactions. Wang emphasized that future engagements between the two powers should be conducted in a spirit of equality, mutual respect, and reciprocity, noting that head-of-state diplomacy serves as an anchor for China-US relations.
The discussions also addressed the volatile situation in the Middle East. This follows Wang Yi’s recent meeting in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. During those talks, Wang urged both Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and return to the interim peace agreement signed in June, while also calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The diplomatic exchange occurs amid significant trade tensions, including US legislation that allows for tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. China has rejected these measures, with its Foreign Ministry stating that international trade should be governed by international law and free from foreign coercion.
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Abbas Araghchi · China · Marco Rubio · Wang Yi · Xi Jinping
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- [● 5 SOURCES] Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that high-level interactions between China and the US should be based on equality, respect, and reciprocity. elcorreord.com · www.insider.gr · cryptobriefing.com · www.cnn.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] During discussions regarding the Middle East, Wang Yi encouraged Iran and the US to exercise restraint and return to the June interim peace agreement. www.insider.gr · www.cnn.gr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wang Yi described head-of-state diplomacy as the anchor of China-US relations. www.insider.gr · www.cnn.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The US Congress approved legislation enabling tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. elcorreord.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Wang Yi called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. www.insider.gr · www.cnn.gr
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun rejected attempts at foreign coercion or interference regarding trade. elcorreord.com