Foreign Minister Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, met with US Secretary of State Rubio in Manila on the 22nd. Wang Yi said that this year is a “big year” for Sino-US relations. The two heads of state successfully held a historic meeting in Beijing, determined the position of a constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the US, and proposed the direction for joint efforts between the two sides. This is an important step forward made by the two major powers of China and the US in exploring the path of peaceful coexistence. It conforms to the fundamental interests of the two peoples and conforms to the common expectations of the international community. Our responsibility now is to follow the path set by the heads of state of the two countries, remove interference and overcome obstacles, ensure that the consensus of the leaders is transformed into consensus and action of the entire government and various fields, promote world peace and tranquility through the strategic stability of China and the US, and provide an important impetus for international cooperation through the constructive interaction between China and the US. Wang Yi also clarified China's solemn position on a series of recent negative statements and actions by the US side, demanding that the US side respect China's core interests, strictly abide by the one-China principle, effectively manage contradictions and differences, resolve China's legitimate concerns, and make this year of opportunity for Sino-US relations come true. The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional hot issues. The two sides believe that the meeting was pragmatic, positive, and constructive. They agreed to jointly implement the important agreements reached by the heads of state of the two countries, play a role as a channel for political and diplomatic relations, prepare for the next stage of high-level contacts, and promote substantial progress in the constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the US.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, met with US Secretary of State Rubio in Manila on the 22nd. Wang Yi said that this year is a “big year” for Sino-US relations. The two heads of state successfully held a historic meeting in Beijing, determined the position of a constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the US, and proposed the direction for joint efforts between the two sides. This is an important step forward made by the two major powers of China and the US in exploring the path of peaceful coexistence. It conforms to the fundamental interests of the two peoples and conforms to the common expectations of the international community. Our responsibility now is to follow the path set by the heads of state of the two countries, remove interference and overcome obstacles, ensure that the consensus of the leaders is transformed into consensus and action of the entire government and various fields, promote world peace and tranquility through the strategic stability of China and the US, and provide an important impetus for international cooperation through the constructive interaction between China and the US. Wang Yi also clarified China's solemn position on a series of recent negative statements and actions by the US side, demanding that the US side respect China's core interests, strictly abide by the one-China principle, effectively manage contradictions and differences, resolve China's legitimate concerns, and make this year of opportunity for Sino-US relations come true. The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional hot issues. The two sides believe that the meeting was pragmatic, positive, and constructive. They agreed to jointly implement the important agreements reached by the heads of state of the two countries, play a role as a channel for political and diplomatic relations, prepare for the next stage of high-level contacts, and promote substantial progress in the constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the US.