Marco Rubio Blasts China for Deceitful Rise to Power

Washington, Jan 15 (NationPress) Marco Rubio commenced his confirmation hearing for the position of US Secretary of State on Wednesday with a strong condemnation of China's ascent as a superpower through deceit and manipulation, coupled with a vigorous defense of President-elect Donald Trump's global perspective grounded in America First priorities, asserting that it does not equate to isolationism.

“We embraced the Chinese Communist Party into the global framework, and they exploited all of its advantages while disregarding their obligations and responsibilities,” Rubio stated to his former colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where he had a long tenure before Trump appointed him to lead the State Department.

“Instead, they have suppressed, deceived, hacked, and stolen their way to becoming a global superpower, doing so at our expense and the detriment of their own citizens.”

Rubio is a prominent anti-China advocate, and if confirmed, he will align with a cadre of Trump officials who share a critical stance on China, including Mike Waltz, the incoming National Security Adviser, and Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defense, who indicated to a Senate committee that countering Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific will be a priority.

Having significant experience in foreign policy as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio has consistently held firm views on China and Russia, both identified as America's primary adversaries by Republican and Democratic administrations alike.

During his opening remarks, the nominee addressed worries expressed by some that President-elect Trump's focus on American interests could lead to the United States isolating itself on the international stage.

“Ultimately, under President Trump, the foremost objective of the United States Department of State will be the United States itself. The direction he has set for our foreign policy is clear: every dollar we allocate, every program we support, and every policy we implement must be justified by one of three questions: does it enhance America's safety? Does it make America stronger? Or does it contribute to America's prosperity?”

“Under President Trump, the hard-earned dollars of American taxpayers will always be utilized judiciously, and our power will be exercised cautiously, prioritizing the interests of America and Americans above all else. A prudent foreign policy is not a rejection of our values; it is a rational approach, recognizing that while we remain the wealthiest and most powerful nation on Earth, our resources have never been limitless, and our influence has never been boundless. Elevating our core national interests is not isolationism; it is a sensible acknowledgment that a foreign policy focused on our national interests is not an outdated concept. Since the rise of modern nation-states over two centuries ago, nations acting in accordance with their perceived core national interests have been the standard, not the anomaly.”