U.S. officials stated that Secretary of State Rubio will hold talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi! On July 22, according to a report by Lianhe Zaobao, a U.S. Department of State official said that Secretary of State Rubio will meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the ASEAN Summit. Analysts point out that the likely topic of discussion between Rubio and Wang Yi is likely preparations for the high-level meeting between China and the United States scheduled for September.

Rubio himself stated: "There will always be friction between China and the U.S., and there will always be areas where we disagree. But I believe that as powerful and important nations, we have the responsibility to continue dialogue and maintain relations. Clearly, holding ministerial-level talks between China and the U.S. is beneficial for both sides—it at least signifies that both countries are committed to managing differences responsibly, which fully aligns with their mutual interests."

Certainly, since Trump’s visit to China, a series of tensions have emerged between China and the U.S. These include previous provocations by Gordon Chang, sending wrong signals on the Taiwan issue, U.S. criticism over our test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, and pressure from the U.S. regarding the so-called South China Sea arbitration. Clearly, these actions demonstrate that the U.S. continues to follow its old playbook toward China—applying pressure while maintaining communication, with pressure itself serving as a bargaining chip.

Nevertheless, we are very clear that dialogue itself is merely a means; mutual respect is the foundation for improving Sino-U.S. relations, and this determines how much consensus and tangible outcomes can be achieved. The U.S. hopes to continuously create friction and set obstacles, attempting to force concessions from us on core interests through pressure—this approach is destined to fail. In short, we pursue peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation with the U.S., but this does not mean we will passively accept any actions by the U.S. that harm our interests.

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