Unexpected call from Beijing to Washington – What did Wang Yi ask Rubio for?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Beijing pursues a stable and consistent foreign policy towards Washington.

TodayPress TV reports that this was stated in a release issued by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Wang Yi said China is ready to strengthen engagement and cooperation with the United States and properly manage differences and sensitive issues.

The minister also stressed to his American counterpart the importance of both sides supporting each other to ensure the successful holding of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, which is scheduled to take place next week in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.

Aysel Matlab