Event Brief
Wang Yi holds phone call with Rubio ahead of Xi US trip
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 11:09 AM ET
Summary: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, about a week before President Xi Jinping’s planned visit to the United States. Xinhua said the two diplomats discussed “high-level exchanges” and that the call is expected to finalize details for Xi’s closely watched trip and summit with Donald Trump.
WHO: Wang Yi and Marco Rubio
WHAT: Wang Yi and Rubio held a phone call to discuss “high-level exchanges” and finalize details for Xi’s US visit and summit.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The call was held ahead of Xi Jinping’s planned US trip and expected summit with Donald Trump.
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