Rubio: Xi Jinping's U.S. visit still planned

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio expressed optimism regarding Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the United States in September. Speaking to reporters, Rubio indicated that preparations for the visit are ongoing, with Chinese officials reportedly sending teams to the U.S. "I haven't heard anything to the contrary. I have no reason to believe he won't be coming," Rubio stated, emphasizing the continued communication between the two nations about a potential meeting later this year.

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I haven't heard anything to the contrary. I have no reason to believe he won't be coming.

This comes amidst ongoing tensions, including former President Donald Trump's accusation that China interfered in the 2020 U.S. presidential election, a claim Beijing has dismissed. Despite these disagreements, Rubio highlighted the necessity of maintaining dialogue between major powers like the U.S. and China for the benefit of their citizens and the global community.

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Potential discussions between U.S. and Chinese officials could occur during the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting in Manila, Philippines. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov are expected to attend. While Rubio did not confirm any specific bilateral meetings, he expressed openness to engaging with both his Chinese and Russian counterparts.

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