US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had his first phone call with Chinese counterpart Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who said a phrase that translates to “behave yourself.” Rubio also raised concerns with his Chinese counterpart about Beijing’s actions towards Taiwan and the South China Sea.

“I hope you will act accordingly,” Wang told Rubio, according to a Foreign Ministry statement, employing a Chinese phrase typically used by a teacher or a boss warning a student or employee to behave and be responsible for their actions.

Wang told Rubio that both China and US should implement the “important consensus” reached between the Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Trump, according to a Chinese government statement.

Secretary of State Rubio spoke with China's Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio by telephone on Friday, saying both sides should maintain communications, manage differences, and expand cooperation to promote the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-US relations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi engaged in dialogue with new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlighting the necessity of maintaining constructive ties amidst tensions over Taiwan and trade. Chinese President Xi and U.

China, US should find right way to get along in new era: Wang Yi said in a phone conversation with Marco Rubio

Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern about Beijing’s coercive behavior against Taiwan and aggression in the South China Sea in his first formal call with Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday,

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with new U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday and Beijing said he told the known China hawk that the direction and tone of U.S.-China ties had been set by their leaders and he hoped Rubio would play a constructive role for the good of the people of both countries.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held telephone talks on Friday. Our site uses cookies and other technologies to give you the best possible experience. By using this site you are consenting to their use and accept our policies. Learn more...

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi have their first phone discussion regarding key issues such as U.S.-China relations, Taiwan, and trade. The call reflects the initial interactions between Trump's new administration and China,