Published: November 13th, 2024,
Last updated: November 13th, 2024
The appointment of Marco Rubio poses a dilemma for Beijing. The senator from Florida is set to become the new US Secretary of State under President Donald Trump. The same Rubio who has been sanctioned by the People’s Republic of China since 2020 for his public support of the pro-democracy mass protests in Hong Kong. This promises highly suspenseful encounters at the highest diplomatic level between the contenders for the global leadership role of the 21st century over the next four years.