Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Taiwan poses the biggest risk in China-U.S. relations ahead of President Donald Trump's scheduled visit to Beijing on May 14-15. In a call, Wang emphasized safeguarding bilateral stability and preparing for key high-level interactions.
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Taiwan is the biggest risk point in China-U.S. relations ahead of President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing on May 14-15. Wang urged stability and emphasized safeguarding bilateral cooperation, while criticizing U.S. military assistance to Taiwan.
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| Taiwan Issue As Biggest Risk In China-u.s. Relations | Broad Agreement | Wang Yi warns Rubio about Taiwan's role in bilateral tensions. | |
| Upcoming Trump Visit To Beijing | Broad Agreement | Scheduled for May 14-15, first trip since January 2025. | |
| China's New Trade Rules Impact On U.s. Businesses | Broad Agreement | New rules could undercut American efforts to reduce supply chain dependence on China. |
Taiwan Issue As Biggest Risk In China-u.s. Relations
Broad AgreementWang Yi warns Rubio about Taiwan's role in bilateral tensions.
Upcoming Trump Visit To Beijing
Broad AgreementScheduled for May 14-15, first trip since January 2025.
China's New Trade Rules Impact On U.s. Businesses
Broad AgreementNew rules could undercut American efforts to reduce supply chain dependence on China.
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According to China's foreign ministry, Wang told Rubio that the Taiwan issue concerns China's core interests. Beijing claims Taiwan as part of its territory awaiting reunification and criticizes U.S. military assistance to the self-ruled island. The Chinese statement urged the United States to honor its commitments and make choices that promote world peace.
The phone conversation between Wang and Rubio came weeks before Trump's visit to China, his first trip to the rival power since returning to the White House in January 2025. During Trump's first year back in office, Washington and Beijing clashed over trade and tariffs until a truce was declared in October when Trump and Xi met in South Korea.
Beijing rolled out new trade rules this month that have alarmed U.S. businesses, which analysts say could seriously undercut American efforts to reduce supply chain dependence on China. The rules lay the legal groundwork for punishing foreign companies that seek to shift their sourcing away from China. The Trump administration has been uncharacteristically muted in its response, with no public statements from U.S. officials so far.
The two men also discussed the situation in the Middle East, where China has been a key partner of Tehran but largely kept its distance after Trump joined Israel in attacking Iran. A state department official confirmed the phone call and said it was to arrange Trump's trip but did not give further details.
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