Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Wang Rubio Hold Talks Ahead Of Xi-Trump Washington Summit
China’s foreign minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Their conversation happened before a possible meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.
US reports say the leaders could meet in Washington on September 24.
Xi may arrive in the United States on September 23.
China has not publicly confirmed the summit date.
The Chinese statement focused on keeping relations stable and preparing for future high-level talks.
Wang said both countries should communicate, cooperate, and manage disagreements.
The officials also talked about the situation in the Middle East.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held telephone talks on Thursday.
The discussion covered China-US high-level exchanges and preparations for future diplomatic engagement.
US reports said President Xi Jinping and Donald Trump may meet in Washington on September 24.
China’s official release did not mention the planned summit, and Beijing has not confirmed dates.
Wang and Rubio also discussed the situation in the Middle East.
- Who
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio; Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are expected to hold the subsequent summit.
- What
- Wang and Rubio held telephone talks on China-US high-level exchanges, bilateral relations, and the Middle East.
- When
- The telephone talks took place on Thursday, September 17; US reports said the summit could occur on September 24.
- Where
- The call involved Chinese and US officials; the reported summit is expected in Washington, with Xi reportedly arriving at Joint Base Andrews.
- Why
- The talks were held to prepare for future high-level exchanges, strengthen communication and cooperation, and manage differences between China and the United States.
- Participants
- Wang Yi and Marco Rubio
- Reported summit date
- September 24, according to US reports
- Reported arrival date
- September 23 for Xi Jinping
- Reported summit location
- Washington
- Chinese confirmation
- Beijing had not announced a summit date
- Additional topic
- The situation in the Middle East
- Diplomatic focus
- High-level exchanges, cooperation, communication, and managing differences