Rubio Speaks With Chinese Foreign Minister Ahead of Trump–Xi Meeting

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi by phone on Oct. 27. “The two discussed the importance of the U.S.–China relationship and the upcoming meeting between President Trump and State Chairman Xi in Busan, Republic of Korea,” a State Department statement reads. Chinese state-run media outlet Xinhua reported that Wang said he hoped for the development of continued bilateral relations. Wang referenced the recent trade framework agreement that U.S. and Chinese negotiators reached in Kuala Lumpur, and said he hoped the United States would meet China halfway. Rubio recently said in press remarks that a diplomatic relationship with China is necessary “because of the size and importance of our countries,” especially when it comes to global trade....