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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of an ASEAN meeting, as regional powers gather for the forum. Rubio stated that the United States remains committed to upholding freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, a key point of contention between Washington and Beijing. The meeting comes amid ongoing tensions over territorial disputes in the region, with the US seeking to reaffirm its presence and alliances in Southeast Asia. The ASEAN meeting provides a platform for dialogue between major powers and regional states on security and economic issues.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has confirmed that the United States remains committed to upholding freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, as he prepares to hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the ASEAN meeting.
Key points:
- Rubio and Wang Yi are expected to meet as regional powers gather for the ASEAN summit
- The US reiterated its commitment to maintaining freedom of navigation in the disputed South China Sea
- The talks come amid ongoing tensions between the US and China over maritime territorial claims in the region
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The Business TimesRegional
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Rubio to hold talks with China’s Wang Yi as regional powers join Asean meeting