The two major powers vied to push their agendas in Asia at a time of simmering tension over a U.S. trade tariffs offensive.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi Friday on the sidelines of Asean talks in Malaysia, where Washington’s tariffs are in sharp focus. Rubio and Wang’s first face-to-face meeting since US President Donald Trump returned to office comes as Washington and Beijing are locked in disputes ranging from trade to Taiwan — and both powers vie for greater influence in the region.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says there are “areas of potential cooperation” between Washington and Beijing.

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, met with Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. This meeting comes at a time of escalating trade tensions between the two global powers.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. and Russia have exchanged new ideas for Ukraine peace talks after he met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Thursday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that U.S. President Donald Trump may attend the 47th Asean Summit in October, as his administration works on finalising a date for his potential participation.