Afghanistan, July 11 -- U.S. and Chinese foreign ministers met in Malaysia amid rising trade tensions, discussing tariffs and China's support for Russia in the Ukraine war.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, July 11. This was their first in-person meeting since Rubio assumed office in January 2025.
The high-level diplomatic engagement comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, primarily fueled by a new wave of trade tariffs. Both nations have imposed harsh economic measures that experts warn could destabilize global supply chains.
According to a statement from the U.S. State Departme...