On July 22, 2026, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister, met with US Secretary of State Rubio in Manila. Wang Yi stated that this year is a 'big year' for China US relations. The two heads of state successfully held a historic meeting in Beijing, determining the positioning of a constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the United States, and proposing the direction for both sides to work together. This is an important progress made by China and the United States in exploring the path of peaceful coexistence, which is in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples and the common expectations of the international community.

Our responsibility now is to follow the track set by the two heads of state, eliminate interference, overcome obstacles, ensure that the leaders' consensus is translated into consensus and action across the government and various fields, promote world peace and tranquility through strategic stability between China and the United States, and provide important impetus for international cooperation through constructive interaction between China and the United States. Wang Yi also clarified China's solemn position on the recent series of negative words and actions by the US, demanding that the US respect China's core interests, abide by the One China principle, effectively manage conflicts and differences, address China's legitimate concerns, and make the year of opportunity in Sino US relations a reality.

Both sides also exchanged views on international and regional hotspot issues. Both sides believe that this meeting is pragmatic, positive, and constructive, and agree to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, play the role of political and diplomatic channels, prepare for high-level exchanges in the next stage, and promote substantial progress in the constructive strategic stability relationship between China and the United States.Editor/Min Jing