China's foreign minister Wang Yi: hopes the US would make China policy based on peaceful coexistence - Chinese state media

China's foreign minister Wang Yi: hopes the US would make China policy based on peaceful coexistence - Chinese state media

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, July 1, 2025. This meeting took place during the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum, where Rubio engaged with counterparts from various nations including Japan, China, South Korea, Russia, Australia, India, the European Union, and Southeast Asian states [1].

The meeting comes at a critical juncture, with the U.S. and China experiencing escalating trade tensions. China has warned the U.S. against re-imposing substantial tariffs on its goods, threatening retaliation if countries cut China out of their supply chains. The U.S. has recently announced significant tariffs on several Asian countries and U.S. allies, which has led to concerns about the potential weakening of U.S. alliances [1].

Rubio's visit to Malaysia marks his first trip to Asia since taking office. His meeting with Wang Yi is part of a broader U.S. effort to shift focus towards the Indo-Pacific region and away from conflicts in the Middle East and Europe. However, this effort has been overshadowed by the recent tariff announcements [1].

Wang Yi expressed hope that the U.S. would base its China policy on peaceful coexistence, a sentiment echoed by Chinese state media. This meeting is crucial for global trade relations, as it follows the U.S.'s intensification of trade policies and the significant shifts in global trade patterns [1].

The U.S. has seen a 43% year-over-year plunge in China's exports to the U.S. in May, highlighting the impact of trade tensions. Former Vice President Mike Pence warned that the U.S.'s tariff escalations risk alienating allies, potentially weakening its position in ongoing trade disputes [1].

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[1] https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46362002/marco-rubio-holds-talks-with-chinas-wang-yi-at-east-asia-summit-amid-escalating-us-china-trade-tensions