Sanctioned Rubio to take part in Trump’s China trip despite previous missed opportunities

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dewey SimMarch 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Marco Rubio, who is currently the US Secretary of State, is expected to join President Trump on his upcoming trip to China later this month. This visit is notable because Rubio, who was sanctioned by China in 2020, had previously shown reluctance to accept invitations from Beijing. Sources suggest Rubio's participation could help ease tensions surrounding the trip, as Beijing has expressed concerns about a lack of preparation. While it remains unclear if China will waive the sanctions against Rubio, the foreign ministry has previously emphasized the importance of high-level communication between the two countries. The sanctions were initially imposed in response to US sanctions on Chinese officials regarding the treatment of Uyghurs and the 2019 Hong Kong protests.

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China sanctioned Rubio in 2020.

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Marco Rubio is expected to visit China with President Donald Trump.

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Rubio had been invited to visit China previously but had not been receptive.

factual — Unnamed sources70% confidence

Frustration has been mounting in Beijing because of the lack of preparation for the trip.

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Rubio's attendance could smooth over some problems surrounding Trump's visit.

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South China Morning Post 40% Hong Kong 50% Uygur 50% Beijing ×260% United States ×270% Donald Trump ×280% Marco Rubio ×390% China ×490%

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trump china trip 80% china sanctions 80% china-us tensions 70% us-china relations 70% marco rubio 60% uygur ethnic minority 50%

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