Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described Taiwan as “the biggest risk factor in China-US relations” during a Thursday phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Wang stressed that the Taiwan issue concerns China's core interests and urged the US to honour its commitments. Both sides emphasised safeguarding stability ahead of an expected Trump-Xi summit in May.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described Taiwan as “the biggest risk factor in China-US relations” during a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
Wang said that Beijing and Washington “must safeguard the hard-won stability and make thorough preparations for the coming high-level engagements”. He added: “The US side should honour its commitments, make the right choice, open up new space for China-US cooperation, and do its part to promote world peace.”
On the same day, in a video call that also laid the groundwork for the highly anticipated Trump-Xi summit, Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng spoke with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, CCTV said.
The exchanges highlight tensions over Taiwan while both sides seek coordination ahead of the expected summit.
