Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, spoke on the phone with US Secretary of State Rubio on the 17th. The two sides focused on in-depth discussions on high-level exchanges between the two countries. Wang Yi said that for some time now, Sino-US relations have generally moved along the constructive strategic and stable track determined by the heads of state of the two countries, which is conducive to responding to the expectations of the international community. Wang Yi stressed that the head of state's diplomacy is the fixed star of Sino-US relations. The two sides should prepare for the next stage of high-level contacts in the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, strengthen communication, promote cooperation, manage differences, respect each other's core interests, and send a positive message that China and the US are committed to promoting a constructive strategic and stable relationship and promoting world peace and development together. The two sides also exchanged views on issues such as the situation in the Middle East.

Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, spoke on the phone with US Secretary of State Rubio on the 17th. The two sides focused on in-depth discussions on high-level exchanges between the two countries. Wang Yi said that for some time now, Sino-US relations have generally moved along the constructive strategic and stable track determined by the heads of state of the two countries, which is conducive to responding to the expectations of the international community. Wang Yi stressed that the head of state's diplomacy is the fixed star of Sino-US relations. The two sides should prepare for the next stage of high-level contacts in the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, strengthen communication, promote cooperation, manage differences, respect each other's core interests, and send a positive message that China and the US are committed to promoting a constructive strategic and stable relationship and promoting world peace and development together. The two sides also exchanged views on issues such as the situation in the Middle East.