Although the meeting focuses on ASEAN-related issues, China and the United States have taken center stage.
Wang said he had conveyed China’s position on the “recent series of negative words and actions by the US” and called on Washington to respect China’s core interests. Our responsibility now is to follow the path set by the two heads of state that meet recently in Beijing on May 2026.
He described Monday’s clash between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one. Several Filipino sailors sustained serious injuries in a recent incident.
Wang said he had conveyed China’s position on the “recent series of negative words and actions by the US” and called on Washington to respect China’s core interests. Our responsibility now is to follow the path set by the two heads of state that meet recently in Beijing on May 2026.
He described Monday’s clash between Beijing and Manila over Second Thomas Shoal as very negative and benefiting no one. Several Filipino sailors sustained serious injuries in a recent incident.
