China Lets Sanctioned Marco Rubio Visit Beijing After It Makes Change to His Name

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a press briefing at the White House on May 5, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesSecretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Beijing with President Donald Trump this week despite Chinese sanctions imposed on him in 2020.The visit marks Rubio’s first trip to China. It comes after Chinese authorities altered the official transliteration of part of his name, according to diplomats and reporting.

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