China, Marco Rubio and Central America

Combating China’s influence in Panama a priority in Rubio’s first trip abroad, state department says
A key focus of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Central America this week — his first trip as America’s top diplomat — will be to counter China’s growing influence in the region, the State Department’s top spokesperson said this week.
Rubio's Central America Visit: Countering China's Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Central America aims to counter China's growing influence. Amid President Trump's agenda to 'take back' the Panama Canal, concerns rise over U.S. intentions.
Rubio's Central America trip aims to counter China, State Department says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Central America, including Panama, is partially about countering China, a State Department spokesperson told Fox Business, as new President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal.
With Trump’s canal demands on the table, Rubio tries to focus on China on Panama trip
A key focus of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Central America this week — his first trip as America’s top diplomat — will be to counter China’s growing influence in the region, the State Department’s top spokesperson said this week,
Analysts: Rubio charts a course for countering China
Newly sworn secretary of state is to maximize American interest and counter China to secure regional peace in Southeast and East Asia
Marco Rubio's 'Concerns' in First Call with China: What to Know
Secretary of State Rubio spoke with China's Director of the CCP Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang ...
Rubio clashes with China FM on Taiwan
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi over Taiwan on Friday, with Donald Trump's top ...
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Rubio, on first day, warns China with Asian partners
With Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, Rubio discussed North Korea and "joint efforts against China's destabilizing ...
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Trump picks Fox’s Tammy Bruce as State spokesperson
President-elect Donald Trump chose Tammy Bruce, a longtime Fox News contributor, for State Department spokesperson. The pick continues Trump’s trend of turning to the conservative-leaning cable ...
Rubio backs Manila, condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed Washington's commitment to Manila and condemned Beijing for its "dangerous and ...
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Who is Tammy Bruce? Trump appoints Fox News contributor as US state department spokesperson
US President-elect announced that Fox News host Tammy Bruce will serve as spokesperson for the State Department, working alongside secretary of state nominee Marco Rubio. A former Democrat now ...
Marco Rubio to Chinese foreign minister: Trump will put 'American people first' in US-China relations
New Secretary of State Marco Rubio told China's foreign minister on Friday that the U.S. would put the American people first ...
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Panama after Donald Trump lashes out at country
State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Thursday that Rubio will ... which he incorrectly claimed that China controls. “China controls the Panama Canal. What's that all about?