US and China Agree on Leader Talks

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on the importance of leader-level talks to advance denuclearization. The officials discussed upcoming presidential meetings between the US and China.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks during the press conference after the 11th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers Meeting in Beijing, China, November 4, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shenetov/Pool

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio and China Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on Wednesday on the importance of leader-level talks to advance denuclearization. The diplomatic engagement comes as officials prepare for upcoming presidential summits. Both nations face enduring disagreements on trade and security issues.