Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Rubio to meet China's Wang Yi
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi are meeting in Manila, Philippines, to talk about important issues in the South China Sea.
The U.S. wants to protect freedom of navigation and support its allies, while China claims sovereignty over most of the South China Sea.
There are also tensions between the U.S. and China over elections and maritime incidents.
Other countries like Australia, Russia, and Japan are also attending the meeting.
The two leaders might discuss a future meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to meet in Manila.
Discussions to focus on maritime rights in the South China Sea and regional security.
U.S. accuses China of meddling in U.S. elections, which China denies.
China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea.
Potential September summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Who
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
- What
- Meeting to discuss regional issues and potential September summit between their leaders
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Manila, Philippines
- Why
- To discuss maritime rights in the South China Sea and regional security concerns
U.S. Perspective
China's Perspective
South China Sea Disputes
U.S. Perspective
The U.S. is committed to upholding freedom of navigation and maritime rights in the South China Sea, and supports regional allies against coercive threats from China.
China's Perspective
China claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea and accuses certain elements of the Philippines' security apparatus of provocations and creating maritime incidents.
Diplomatic Relations
U.S. Perspective
The U.S. accuses China of meddling in U.S. elections and sees China as a geopolitical threat.
China's Perspective
China denies meddling in U.S. elections and views the South China Sea issue as an obstacle in its relations with ASEAN, willing to work with the bloc to eliminate interfering factors.
- Meeting Location
- Manila, Philippines
- Meeting Date
- July 22
- U.S. Secretary of State
- Marco Rubio
- Chinese Foreign Minister
- Wang Yi
- ASEAN Meeting
- Regional gathering led by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations
- Potential Summit
- September summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Philippine Foreign Secretary
- Maria Theresa Lazaro
- ASEAN Secretary-General
- Kao Kim Hourn