Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Marbio.
On July 22, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Manila.
Wang Yi stated that this year is a “big year” for China-US relations. The two heads of state successfully held a historic meeting in Beijing, defining the constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the US and outlining directions for joint efforts. This is an important step forward for the two major powers in exploring the path of peaceful coexistence, which is in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples and the common expectations of the international community. Our responsibility now is to follow the path set by the two heads of state, eliminate interference and overcome obstacles, and ensure that the consensus reached by the leaders is translated into consensus and action across the entire government and all sectors, promoting world peace and tranquility through strategic stability between China and the US, and providing important impetus for international cooperation through constructive interaction between the two countries. Wang Yi also clarified China’s solemn position on the recent series of negative words and actions by the US, demanding that the US respect China’s core interests, adhere to the one-China principle, effectively manage contradictions and differences, address China’s legitimate concerns, and make this year of opportunity for China-US relations a reality.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional hotspots.
Both sides agreed that the meeting was pragmatic, positive, and constructive, and agreed to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, leverage the role of political and diplomatic channels, prepare for the next stage of high-level exchanges, and promote substantial progress in the constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the United States.
: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China