China and Philippines pledge dialogue; China pushes US-Russia trilateral

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China and the Philippines pledged to maintain dialogue and communication despite strained ties, with both countries offering their own account of a recent call between their foreign ministers. Separately, China confirmed talks with Russia and the US on a possible first trilateral leaders' meeting, which would have no modern precedent. Beijing also said avoiding new hostilities in the Middle East is a "top priority," urging Iran and the US to talk and ease tensions in Yemen and the Strait of Hormuz.

Why it matters：Beijing is positioning itself as a diplomatic broker on multiple fronts while managing maritime friction with neighbors.

Key points

  • China and the Philippines pledged to keep talking
  • A trilateral China-Russia-US summit has no modern precedent
  • China called avoiding Mideast hostilities a "top priority"

Sources (original reporting)

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