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 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.
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.
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,
Rubio Stresses ‘America First’ in Call With China’s Wang Yi
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed concern about Beijing’s coercive behavior against Taiwan and aggression in the South China Sea in his first formal call with Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday,
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, Lammy reaffirm US-UK partnership on Indo-Pacific security, China challenges
The State Department has not commented on whether Rubio will meet with his PRC counterpart at the Munich Security Conference ...
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Trump admin affirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to PH amid China’s ‘dangerous’ actions
The United States under the administration of newly-inaugurated President Donald Trump affirmed its “ironclad commitment” to ...
Philippines accuses China's naval forces of harassing fisheries vessels
Chinese coast guard ships and a Chinese navy helicopter harassed a group of Philippine fisheries vessels conducting a ...
US Secretary Of State, EU High Rep. Discuss Common Issues
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underscored the need to strengthen transatlantic security, called for Europe to i ...
Taiwan detects hike in Chinese activity around itself
Notably, Chinese activity has risen around Taiwan. On Tuesday, Taiwan reported six Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels around itself. Taiwanese MND said that their armed forces monitored ...
David Lammy 'challenged by US counterpart Marco Rubio over Chagos Islands deal' in phone call
Neither side's official readout of the call on Monday mentioned that they talked about the much-criticised planned handover ...
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Rubio urges higher European defense spending in call with EU’s Kallas
Top US diplomat also welcomes EU’s extension of sanctions against Russia and highlights challenges posed by China, says State ...