Rubio meets China's Wang Yi at ASEAN gathering

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting in Manila on July 22, 2026. The discussions focused on laying the groundwork for a potential visit by China's president to the United States. Rubio also stressed the U.S. commitment to Asia during the regional gathering. The meeting took place against a backdrop of heightened tensions, including the looming Iran war and Russia's hardening stance on Ukraine.