China's foreign minister Wang Yi issued a veiled warning to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging him to act responsibly in their first call since Rubio's confirmation. This comes amid concerns over Rubio's previous vocal criticism of China's human rights record and its geopolitical actions.
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