US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
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Marco Rubio, Wang Yi
Manila, Philippines
July 2026
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Rubio and Wang Yi met in Manila to discuss a potential September summit. US reaffirmed commitment to maritime rights in the South China Sea. Diplomatic tensions between China and the Philippines noted.
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