Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion
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Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio vows to confront 'dangerous' China, deter Taiwan invasion

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Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to ramp up support to deter an invasion of Taiwan. AFP Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state Marco Rubio on Wednesday said that “dangerous” China has manipulated its way to superpower status and pledged to ramp up support to deter an invasion of Taiwan. A strong supporter of Ukraine following Russia’s invasion nearly three years ago, Rubio has aligned with Trump in advocating for “bold diplomacy” that would necessitate concessions from both sides. Denouncing ’liberal world order’ Rubio rejected a key tenet of Biden’s foreign policy - prioritising a rules-based, US-led “liberal world order” - in favor of Trump’s belief in “America First.” “The postwar global order is not just obsolete; it is now a weapon being used against us,” Rubio said.

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Watch live: Donald Trump’s secretary of state pick Marco Rubio grilled in confirmation hearing
9 hours, 1 minute ago

Watch live: Donald Trump’s secretary of state pick Marco Rubio grilled in confirmation hearing

The Independent  

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China, Trump talk up prospects for U.S.-China collaboration
4 weeks, 1 day ago

China, Trump talk up prospects for U.S.-China collaboration

The Hindu  

China's top diplomat said on Tuesday he hoped the incoming Trump administration would "make the right choice" and work with Beijing, hours after Donald Trump told reporters the COVID-19 pandemic had strained his relationship with "friend" Xi Jinping. "We hope the new U.S. administration will make the right choice and work with China in a mutually-beneficial manner to remove disruptions …

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
1 month ago

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

The Hindu  

Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump stays engaged in the region but are wary of competition spilling into confrontation, diplomats say. Papua New Guinea will continue to trade with China, even as U.S. military ties increase, he also told a resources conference …

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance
1 month ago

Pacific Islands wait for Trump, wary of climate and China stance

India Today  

Pacific island nations at the centre of a strategic rivalry between the U.S. and China that brought infrastructure and funding hope President-elect Donald Trump stays engaged in the region but are wary of competition spilling into confrontation, diplomats say. Papua New Guinea will continue to trade with China, even as U.S. military ties increase, he also told a resources conference …

How will Beijing respond to Trump’s cabinet of China hawks?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How will Beijing respond to Trump’s cabinet of China hawks?

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — One called China an “existential threat.” Another called for a “whole-of-society effort” to confront China and was sanctioned – twice – by Beijing. A third claimed the Chinese military was “specifically dedicated to defeating the United States of America.” US President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed cabinet is stacked with so-called China hawks who have made clear an …

Trump’s pick of Marco Rubio as secretary of state ignites fears of fiercer US-China rivalry
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Trump’s pick of Marco Rubio as secretary of state ignites fears of fiercer US-China rivalry

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There is palpable anxiety in China because they will …

From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio : Consider This from NPR
1 month, 4 weeks ago

From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio : Consider This from NPR

NPR  

From Trump opponent to Trump loyalist: The evolution of Marco Rubio Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images When compared to some of president-elect Trump's other cabinet picks, Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State is a pretty conventional choice. He's a veteran politician who served on the foreign relations and intelligence committees for over a …

Why Donald Trump’s foreign policy pick Marco Rubio could be a welcoming sign for Nato
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Why Donald Trump’s foreign policy pick Marco Rubio could be a welcoming sign for Nato

Firstpost  

Marco Rubio, who is seen as more of a traditional interventionist, isn’t a fan of Russia. In Trump’s usual fashion, he responded by referring to Rubio as “Little Marco”. So what makes Rubio a surprising pick for Trump’s foreign policy leader? During Trump’s first term, Rubio was certainly involved in US foreign policy towards Latin America, acting almost as a …

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state
2 months ago

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general, Marco Rubio for secretary of state

Deccan Chronicle  

Gaetz represents much of the Florida Panhandle and became a conservative star when he joined Congress, appearing as a frequent staunch defender of Trump on cable news.He irked fellow GOP members in early 2023 when he filed the resolution that successfully ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and the Justice Department ended its own sex …

Marco Rubio: How did a middle-class boy set to become US Secretary of State? | 5 lesser-known facts
2 months ago

Marco Rubio: How did a middle-class boy set to become US Secretary of State? | 5 lesser-known facts

India TV News  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump has named Senator Marco Rubio as his choice for secretary of state. But when a reporter confronted him about a tip that Rubio was switching to the attorney general’s race that week, Rubio said unequivocally, "No." Rubio and Trump exchanged verbal jabs during the race, with Trump calling Rubio "Little Marco." ALSO READ: Marco Rubio: …

Marco Rubio: Donald Trump picks his outspoken critic and China's hawk as US Secretary of State
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2 months ago

Marco Rubio: Donald Trump picks his outspoken critic and China's hawk as US Secretary of State

India TV News  

US President-elect Donald Trump officially announced on Wednesday he is nominating Republican Senator Marco Rubio, a senior member of both the foreign relations and intelligence committees and former political rival, to be secretary of state. The choice could come as a relief to US partners worried that the Trump administration could pull back from its global network of alliances, including …

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
2 months ago

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-14 05:44 WASHINGTON -- US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from the state of Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. "It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State," Trump …

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term
2 months ago

Trump picks Rubio as secretary of state during his second presidential term

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Marco Rubio, Republican US senator from the state of Florida, will be the secretary of state during his second presidential term. "It is my Great Honor to announce that Senator Marco Rubio, of Florida, is hereby nominated to be The United States Secretary of State," Trump said in a statement, adding …

Marco Rubio will be a true friend to our allies, a fearless warrior against rivals: Trump
2 months ago

Marco Rubio will be a true friend to our allies, a fearless warrior against rivals: Trump

ABP News  

Washington, Nov 14 : US Senator Marco Rubio, who has been nominated as Secretary of State, will be a be a strong advocate for the US, a true friend to its allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to adversaries, President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday. "It is my great honour to announce that Senator Marco Rubio of …

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Marco Rubio for secretary of state
2 months ago

Trump picks Matt Gaetz for attorney general and Marco Rubio for secretary of state

Associated Press  

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — President-elect Donald Trump chose Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to serve as his attorney general on Wednesday, bypassing more experienced options in favor of a loyalist who has built a national reputation as a disruptor and whom Trump has tasked with dramatically overhauling the Justice Department. Trump announced the decision in a post in his …

Marco Rubio to Vivek Ramaswamy: The Donald Trump Cabinet so far
2 months ago

Marco Rubio to Vivek Ramaswamy: The Donald Trump Cabinet so far

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump has set the tone for his second term with the appointment of loyalist MAGA champions Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump speaks at the Bitcoin 2024 event in Nashville, Tennessee, US, July 27, 2024. Susie Wiles, senior advisor of Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump, will become the first woman …

Trump is recruiting a team of China hawks. So why is Beijing relieved?
2 months ago

Trump is recruiting a team of China hawks. So why is Beijing relieved?

Live Mint  

With the expected appointments of Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Mike Waltz to cabinet positions, President-elect Donald Trump is putting together what some China hawks call a tough-on-China “dream team." Meanwhile, senior Chinese officials also are planning to step up courtship of American business leaders to try to counterbalance the China hard-liners on Trump’s foreign-policy team, according to the people …

Trump taps foreign policy hawk Marco Rubio to lead US State Department
2 months ago

Trump taps foreign policy hawk Marco Rubio to lead US State Department

Al Jazeera  

Trump picked his hawkish former rival to be secretary of state, and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence. Under the leadership of President Trump we will deliver peace… — Marco Rubio November 13, 2024 Trump also tapped former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence, a powerful position that sits atop the nation’s spy agencies …

Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks
2 months ago

Trump signals hard line on China with hawkish cabinet picks

Al Jazeera  

Taipei, Taiwan – United States President-elect Donald Trump is filling his incoming administration with figures known for their hawkish views on China, signalling a tough line on Beijing in areas ranging from national security to trade. Trump on Tuesday also named Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a “Department of Government Efficiency.” Unlike …

From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Trump China push
2 months ago

From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Trump China push

Raw Story  

Marco Rubio's first experiences with Donald Trump involved trading schoolyard insults, but he will now become the president-elect's face to the world -- potentially showing a more traditional, hawkish US foreign policy, especially on China. "He referred to my hands -- if they're small, something else must be small," Trump said days later at a Republican debate, as Rubio stood …

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio as America’s next Secretary of State: Report
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2 months ago

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio as America’s next Secretary of State: Report

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Marco Rubio, a Senator from Florida, to be his Secretary of State, The New York Times reported on Monday evening eastern time. The Senator said that this was the “raw, unvarnished truth” about the Chinese Communist Party and in what amounted to a stinging critique of the US’s own thinking and approach …

From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Donald Trump China push
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2 months ago

From 'Little Marco' to 'Mr Secretary': Rubio shows Donald Trump China push

Hindustan Times  

Marco Rubio's first experiences with Donald Trump involved trading schoolyard insults, but he will now become the president-elect's face to the world -- potentially showing a more traditional, hawkish US foreign policy, especially on China. "He referred to my hands -- if they're small, something else must be small," Trump said days later at a Republican debate, as Rubio stood …

Who is Marco Rubio, Trump's possible pick for Secretary of State? What could this mean for US foreign policy?
2 months ago

Who is Marco Rubio, Trump's possible pick for Secretary of State? What could this mean for US foreign policy?

Firstpost  

Donald Trump is expected to select Florida Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, a decision that could boost Latino representation at the highest level of government. File Image/Reuters Donald Trump is expected to appoint Marco Rubio as the next US Secretary of State, positioning the Florida senator to become the first Latino to serve as the nation’s top diplomat. …

Trump expected to choose Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, says report
2 months ago

Trump expected to choose Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, says report

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump is expected to select US Senator Marco Rubio …

Who is Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's ‘pick’ for secretary of state?
Top News
2 months ago

Who is Marco Rubio, Donald Trump's ‘pick’ for secretary of state?

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Florida Senator Marco Rubio as secretary of state. US President-elect Donald Trump and Senator Marco Rubio. Quoting three sources, The New York Times reported that the decision is not final, but Donald Trump seems to have settled on Marco Rubio, a loyalist whom he previously passed over as his vice presidential running mate. …

Trump expected to name China & Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: Report
2 months ago

Trump expected to name China & Iran hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State: Report

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Senator Marco Rubio of Florida as the Secretary of State, according to a report US President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly picked Marco Rubio to be Secretary of State. US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to name Senator Marco Rubio as the Secretary of State in his administration, according to The New York …

Trump expected to pick MAGA senator for secretary of state: report
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2 months ago

Trump expected to pick MAGA senator for secretary of state: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to pick Sen. Marco Rubio — a one-time primary foe whom he once called "little Marco" — as his secretary of state, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with his thinking. The move comes as Trump fills out his national security team, including selecting fellow Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz as national …

Donald Trump to name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
Top News
2 months ago

Donald Trump to name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump will name his former nemesis Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, sources tell DailyMail.com. Rubio, who was elected to the Senate in 2010, is considered a foreign policy hawk and will lead Trump's prowess on the world stage. Rubio will follow Trump's former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Rubio ran for president unsuccessfully in 2016 against …

Ex-presidential hopeful Marco Rubio may be Trump's Secretary of State, claims report | Who is he?
2 months ago

Ex-presidential hopeful Marco Rubio may be Trump's Secretary of State, claims report | Who is he?

India TV News  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be his secretary of state, news agency Reuters reported, citing sources. If picked Rubio would be the first Latino to serve as America's top diplomat once the Republican president-elect takes office in January. The Florida-born politician was arguably the most hawkish option on Trump's shortlist for …

Trump picks India backer, China hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State
2 months ago

Trump picks India backer, China hawk Marco Rubio as Secretary of State

India Today  

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen US Senator Marco Rubio as his nominee for Secretary of State, according to sources. Trump’s decision to tap Rubio, a former rival for the 2016 GOP presidential nomination, signals a potential shift in his foreign policy direction, blending traditional Republican views with his own reform-oriented positions. Known for his support of key alliances and critical …

How Marco Rubio has shapeshifted to embrace Trump’s foreign policy
2 months ago

How Marco Rubio has shapeshifted to embrace Trump’s foreign policy

Al Jazeera  

The US senator appears to have softened his interventionist approach to foreign policy to fall in line with Trump’s stance. This has, at times, moved Rubio to publicly criticise Trump’s foreign policy, including in 2019 when he accused the then-president of “abandoning” the US military effort in Syria before it was “completely finished”. It’s a stance that Rubio appears to …

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of State
2 months ago

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s pick for secretary of State

LA Times  

Marco Rubio, the combative and hawkish Republican senator from Florida, officially became President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of State on Wednesday. “He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our Allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump said of Rubio in a statement. If confirmed, Rubio would …

Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say
2 months ago

Trump expected to pick Florida Senator Rubio as top diplomat, reports say

Al Jazeera  

US Senator Marco Rubio is known for his hawkish views on China and staunch support of Israel. United States President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Florida Senator Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, multiple media outlets have reported. Trump on Monday appeared to have settled on Rubio, though he could still change his mind, outlets including The New …

President-elect Trump nominates Marco Rubio for secretary of state
2 months ago

President-elect Trump nominates Marco Rubio for secretary of state

NPR  

President-elect Trump nominates Marco Rubio for secretary of state toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to serve as secretary of state, according to a statement from the transition team. "Leading the U.S. Department of State is a tremendous responsibility, and I am honored by the trust President Trump has placed in me," …

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio to serve as his secretary of state, sources say
2 months ago

Trump likely to pick Marco Rubio to serve as his secretary of state, sources say

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump is likely to pick Florida Sen. Marco Rubio as his secretary of state, two people familiar with his thinking told CNN, as he rounds out his national security team in a second term. With Trump likely to pick Rubio as his top diplomat and, as CNN earlier reported, another China hawk in Florida Rep. Mike …

Trump plans to nominate Rubio for secretary of State
2 months ago

Trump plans to nominate Rubio for secretary of State

Politico  

The people confirming the information — a former Trump administration official and another person told of the decision — were granted anonymity because of the sensitivity of the selection process. The choice of Rubio will ease concerns among many U.S. diplomats, who had feared that Trump would choose Ric Grenell, a pugnacious former U.S. ambassador to Germany, for the role. …

What a Trump victory could mean for the world
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What a Trump victory could mean for the world

The Telegraph  

During the recent presidential election, some hardliners accused their opponents of pedalling “Trump-o-phobia” – trying to scare voters into backing the moderate candidate out of fear how Trump would react to a conservative. “I would frame it more that Iran doesn’t want to start on an even worse footing than it already is with the next US president – whoever …

Taiwan working on ‘itinerary’; McCarthy confirms Tsai meeting
1 year, 10 months ago

Taiwan working on ‘itinerary’; McCarthy confirms Tsai meeting

Al Jazeera  

It has become easier for Taiwanese officials to meet US politicians, even though such meetings upset Beijing. US Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has said he will meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in the United States this year, as the presidential office said work was under way on the “transit” plans for an overseas visit. Taiwan’s presidential office, in …

US senators defy China’s threats with unannounced visit to Taiwan
2 years, 9 months ago

US senators defy China’s threats with unannounced visit to Taiwan

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has heightened fears China might seek to annex its smaller neighbour by force. A delegation of United States lawmakers led by vocal China critics Bob Menendez and Lindsey Graham arrived in Taiwan on Thursday for a two-day trip as Beijing threatened “strong measures” in response. Taiwan’s foreign ministry said the US legislators would meet with President …

Rubio urges more attention to China’s rise in Latin America
2 years, 9 months ago

Rubio urges more attention to China’s rise in Latin America

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Sen. Marco Rubio is urging the Biden administration to pay more attention to China’s growing influence in Latin America and the Caribbean even as another U.S. adversary, Russia, rattles its saber in the region amid rising geopolitical tensions over Ukraine. The Florida Republican, as the ranking member of the foreign relations subcommittee for Latin America, will co-chair a …

Trump scolds Romney over criticism about Trump’s China words
5 years, 3 months ago

Trump scolds Romney over criticism about Trump’s China words

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Most Republican leaders were silent or supportive of President Donald Trump’s public call for another foreign government, China, to investigate his political foe, while a handful voiced concern that the president was trying to enlist a rival power in his reelection effort. The quiet continued as House Democrats released a trove of text messages showing U.S. diplomats conducted …

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