According to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the odds are high for a meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this year. During his visit to Kuala Lumpur, Rubio mentioned the strong interest from both sides to arrange the meeting. Rubio’s trip also included a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the first face-to-face discussion between the top diplomats of the two nations. The talks were described as positive and constructive, focusing on navigating trade disputes and geopolitical issues. The leaders were in Kuala Lumpur for regional meetings, with Rubio’s visit being his first to Asia as Secretary of State. Discussions also covered potential areas of cooperation and establishing better communication.
