Group 1 - The core focus of the recent ASEAN Foreign Ministers' meeting is the upcoming meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on July 11, marking the first high-level direct dialogue between the U.S. and China since the Trump administration's cabinet reshuffle [1] - The main topics of discussion are expected to cover three key areas: ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations, strategies regarding sanctions and technology transfer, and regional security issues including Taiwan, the South China Sea, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict [3][5] - Rubio's significant roles within the Trump administration, including Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, position him as a key decision-maker in U.S.-China relations, making this meeting crucial for the future trajectory of bilateral relations [3] Group 2 - There are speculations that Rubio may raise concerns about China's military support for Russia during the meeting, although this is viewed as a potential negotiation tactic rather than a genuine agenda item [5] - Rubio's visit to Southeast Asia coincides with Trump's announcement of new tariffs on ASEAN countries, which has not been well received by these nations, highlighting the challenges of U.S. unilateralism in trade [7] - ASEAN countries are likely to resist U.S. pressure, drawing lessons from successful strategies employed by China and Vietnam in navigating complex international dynamics [7]