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Wednesday, Jan 29, 2025
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China Issues Veiled Warning to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells Marco Rubio to 'behave' in first phone call following his confirmation as US Secretary of State.
China's new foreign minister, Wang Yi, issued a veiled warning to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a phone call on Friday.
The call was the first between the two since Rubio's confirmation as President Donald Trump's top diplomat.
Wang used a phrase often employed by Chinese authorities to express an expectation for responsibility and prudent behavior, a message likely directed at Rubio's past criticisms of China, including his stance on human rights.
Rubio had been sanctioned by China in 2020 for his outspoken views, which led to travel bans and tensions between the two countries.
During the call, Rubio reiterated the Trump administration's commitment to advancing US interests in relations with China, particularly concerning Taiwan and the South China Sea.
While the US statement on the conversation did not reference Wang’s phrase, it emphasized US concerns over China's actions.
The exchange reflects ongoing tensions in US-China relations, with both sides asserting their positions on critical issues such as human rights and regional security.
The call was the first between the two since Rubio's confirmation as President Donald Trump's top diplomat.
Wang used a phrase often employed by Chinese authorities to express an expectation for responsibility and prudent behavior, a message likely directed at Rubio's past criticisms of China, including his stance on human rights.
Rubio had been sanctioned by China in 2020 for his outspoken views, which led to travel bans and tensions between the two countries.
During the call, Rubio reiterated the Trump administration's commitment to advancing US interests in relations with China, particularly concerning Taiwan and the South China Sea.
While the US statement on the conversation did not reference Wang’s phrase, it emphasized US concerns over China's actions.
The exchange reflects ongoing tensions in US-China relations, with both sides asserting their positions on critical issues such as human rights and regional security.
