By Michael Martina and Nestor CorralesMANILA, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Wednesday discussed a visit to the U.S. in September by Chinese President Xi Jinping during an Asian gathering where ministers voiced concern about the Iran war and South China Sea tensions.Rubio said he and Wang discussed at length the need to lay the groundwork for a "very positive visit" by Xi, and it was their job to manage the big differences between the two countries and ensure they did not get out of control.

Wang will also have bilateral talks with Philippine counterpart Maria Theresa Lazaro, foreign ministry spokesperson Dominic Xavier Imperial told a briefing.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to America remains on track, days after the US leader’s claims of Chinese election

Rubio to meet China's Wang Yi at ASEAN for summit talks. Xi Jinping visiting US before 2027 at 93% YES.