Rubio described the meeting as “constructive” and that the two nations can learn to manage their differences while exploring areas of cooperation.

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

The meetings come against a backdrop of global and regional unease over US policies, notably on trade and large tariffs that President Trump has threatened to impose on friend and foe alike.