Marco Rubio Denounces China's Global Power Tactics

During his confirmation hearing for Secretary of State, Marco Rubio criticized China for allegedly lying and cheating its way to superpower status, asserting that the country exploited the global order established by the United States. He emphasized President-elect Donald Trump's 'America First' approach, dismissing the traditional liberal world order as outdated and harmful to U.S. interests. Rubio's remarks reject the idea of prioritizing global cooperation over America's core national interests, advocating for a foreign policy focused on strengthening U.S. security and prosperity. He also highlighted the need to address threats from other authoritarian regimes like Russia, Iran, and North Korea. Rubio, if confirmed, would become the first Hispanic and first fluent Spanish speaker to serve in this role. His nomination is seen as part of a broader strategy by the incoming administration to adopt a more confrontational stance towards China.