Rubio: China 'Cheated' Its Way to a Global Superpower

The top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee joined in praising Marco Rubio at the Florida senator’s nomination hearing for secretary of state, signaling he’ll face one of the easiest confirmations of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet. #trump #rubio #politics

In Rubio’s opening statement, he said China “has repressed and lied and cheated and hacked and stolen their way to global superpower status.”

Under questioning, Rubio suggested the Trump administration should consider using US liquefied natural gas shipments to China, and to third countries that might ship it on to China, as “leverage as we engage the Chinese.”

He also warned that the US may have to deal with Chinese action against Taiwan “before the end of this decade” unless “something dramatic changes, like an equilibrium where they conclude that the costs of intervening in Taiwan are too high.

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[Merdle]

He's talking about how the US operates

[singaporean]

As such may I suggest cut all trade ties and diplomatic ties with China. Let's US trade on their own and China trade with the rest of the World. Isn't it SICK that always says China this China that. We in Singapore are already SICK of this narrative. Just simply cut all ties, problem solved.

[kwokholuk]

Mike Pompeo: We lied, we cheated, we stole.🤣🤣🤣

[YasminJunid-ip]

Are they the only liars. They did not attack Iraq Afghanistan vietnam unlike you guys . Whatever you call them are all you have done

[hard]

They got superior and they will get even superior

[FrankMiller-hp]

A great power raising must have other fundamentals reasons rather than simplifying it a cheat. What a pity!

[SmallTownResident]

“At the expense of their own people.”

Yeah, the same government that lifted over 800 million people out of poverty. I’m fairly certain that the vast of majority of the people in China see their government in a positive light.

[gondolacrescent]

In other words: “The Chinese beat us at our own game”.

[otagunma]

Was he talking about China or the USA there?

[proudgary]

I don't know what to think about him. But I'm really glad he said that.

[ordainhove]

While here in Global South we are advocating for a new global order

[SchuarJavert]

China has learned well from the CIA. Good enough for CIA, then good enough for China! 😂😂😂

[billjenkins]

Theres the pot calling the kettle black

[rawword]

He sounds like he's about to cry😂😅😊

[albertoortiz]

👍👍👍
Absolutely true!
it is not late
We have to keep alert and ready

[jamesmartin]

Took advantage all the benefits and ignore the their obligation. That's China way

[kathyoh]

I had my reservations on Rubio. Thank you for proving me wrong Mr. Secretary 🇺🇸 Amazing!

[janetclarkson]

How can u talk about lying and cheating?? The Chinese are laughing at u

[Diderot]

No wonder Wang Yi had to ask Rubio to behave himself😂

[oriraykai]

Rubio sounds like a good solid pick for that position. Can't wait to se what these guys accomplish.