China and US Diplomats Discuss High-Level Talks Before Xi Visit

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call to discuss high-level interactions between their countries, according to Beijing. The call comes ahead of an expected visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington next week. An expert described the phone call as reflecting a shared resolve to stabilize ties. Rumors about Xi's health have also circulated before the planned summit.