Rubio to Meet China's Wang Yi in Malaysia
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Rubio described the meeting as “constructive” and that the two nations can learn to manage their differences while exploring areas of cooperation.
Marco Rubio wants to bolster ties with Asia to counter China’s sway, but President Trump’s tariff threats have nations asking why they should align with Washington.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Malaysia to attend several diplomatic meetings with senior Malaysian government officials. It is his first diplomatic visit to Asia as a member of the Trump administration.
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