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Trump's Hawkish Cabinet Nominates Rubio for Secretary of State Amid China's Crackdown

Nov 18, 2024, 07:03 AM

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Senator Marco Rubio for the position of Secretary of State, a choice that has been welcomed by Uyghur and Tibetan activists due to Rubio's outspoken criticism of China's crackdown in Xinjiang. Rubio's nomination, along with that of Mike Waltz, indicates a potential shift in U.S. foreign policy towards a more confrontational stance with China. Analysts suggest that Trump's cabinet, characterized by its hawkish views, could face a more resilient China, potentially leading to tensions in international relations and affecting global markets.