Washington, Sept. 10 -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation on Wednesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to the US State Department.

Secretary Rubio emphasised the importance of open and constructive communication on a range of bilateral issues. They also discussed other global and regional issues as a continuation of the discussions in Kuala Lumpur, the US State Department stated.

The call comes at a time of heightened strain in US-China relations.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump accused Chinese President Xi Jinping of "conspiring against" the United States. The accusation followed China's largest-ever military parade held on September 3, which was attended by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un...