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US and China diplomats discuss Xi's US visit, South China Sea clash

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Manila to discuss President Xi Jinping's upcoming US visit and the escalating dispute over the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. Rubio characterized the recent clashes between Beijing and Manila as detrimental to all parties involved. The US diplomat also noted China's cooperation with the US regarding global shipping routes amidst its conflict with Iran, emphasizing the US priority of a free and open Indo-Pacific. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alyssa Chen ·

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