On June 30, FM Wang Yi held a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. FM Wang said:
— China and the US need to remove disruptions, overcome obstacles, and stay firmly on the right course toward building a constructive bilateral relationship of strategic stability.
— Both sides should always uphold the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, and translate the important consensus reached by the two heads of state into specific policies and practical measures.
— Both sides need to expand the list of cooperation, shorten the list of problems, and manage all kinds of risks.
— The Taiwan question has far-reaching implications. It is hoped that the U.S. side will handle Taiwan-related issues with extra prudence.
Both sides agreed that this phone conversation was positive and constructive, and agreed to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and continue to maintain communication through various flexible means.