US Expects "Positive" Visit From Chinese President Xi Jinping In September
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed optimism regarding an upcoming visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. The two nations are working to manage significant differences, including recent allegations of election interference.
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Diplomatic engagement between the US and China is critical for global stability, particularly amid disputes in the South China Sea and trade concerns.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he expects a "very positive" visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping to the United States 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."I think President Xi will have a very positive visit when (he) comes to Washington," Rubio told reporters in Manila, saying he and Wang had spoken at length, laying the groundwork for a fruitful trip.While acknowledging the two countries had "significant differences", Rubio said they would "have to work through those"."I think these differences will exist for the foreseeable future, and our job is to sort of manage those so that they never get out of control," he said.Rubio and Wang's Wednesday sit-down came just…
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