Pakistan, Oct. 27 -- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, emphasizing the need for both nations to "meet halfway" ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump. The call aimed to prepare for upcoming high-level talks and reduce recent tensions between the two global powers.

According to an official Chinese readout, Wang said Xi and Trump "respect each other" and maintain a relationship that serves as "the most valuable strategic asset" in China-US relations. He urged Washington to work with Beijing to ensure that future exchanges remain constructive and stable.

The conversation came as both leaders are expected to meet later this week ...