US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi ahead of next week’s high-level meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Shenzhen, China. The call focused on finalizing preparations for the summit.

Xinhua, the Chinese state news agency, reported that both leaders agreed to enhance the meaning of a new vision for China-US relations. This vision aims to provide clearer strategic guidance for how the two nations can interact more effectively. The discussion emphasized exploring a constructive approach for bilateral cooperation.

This meeting follows a series of diplomatic engagements between the two countries. Recent months have seen increased efforts to manage tensions over trade, technology, and regional security. The upcoming talks are expected to address key issues including economic cooperation, technological exchange, and geopolitical stability.

The Trump-Xi summit marks one of the highest-level diplomatic meetings between the two nations in recent years. It comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize relations after years of friction. Both sides have expressed a desire to move beyond adversarial dynamics and toward a more cooperative framework. The meeting in Shenzhen is seen as a critical step in this evolving relationship.