Rubio, China and Central America

Rubio's Central America Trip Aims to Counter China, State Department Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Central America, including Panama, is partially about countering China, a State Department spokesperson told Fox Business, as new President Donald Trump is pushing to "take back" the Panama Canal.
Combating China’s influence in Panama a priority in Rubio’s first trip abroad, state department says
A key focus of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Central America this week — his first trip as America’s top diplomat — will be to counter China’s growing influence in the region, the State Department’s top spokesperson said this week.
Rubio Embarks on Diplomatic Mission to Central America
Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming diplomatic mission to Central America reflects the US focus on addressing critical regional issues, including migration, security, and the growing influence of China.
Rubio will visit Central America, including Panama, on first trip abroad as secretary of state
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make his first official trip abroad next week to Central America, including a stop in Panama, which President Donald Trump has riled with talk of trying to reclaim the Panama Canal.
Rubio to stop in Panama on first overseas trip as secretary of state
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will likely travel to Central America in the first week of February, a source familiar with the planning said.
Rubio to head to Central America for first trip as top US diplomat as Trump cracks down on migration
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Central America for his first trip as the top US diplomat. Rubio is expected to depart late next week for Panama, Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
Rubio heads to Central America as Washington intensifies efforts to curb illegal migration
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to visit Panama and other countries in Central America amid President Donald Trump’s push to reclaim the Panama Canal and Washington’s efforts to curb illegal migration.
Rubio to visit Central America in late January in first foreign visit
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Panama and four other countries in Central America and the Caribbean starting late next week during his first overseas trip as Washington's top diplomat,
With Trump’s canal demands on the table, Rubio tries to focus on China on Panama trip
A key focus of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Central America this week — his first trip as America’s top diplomat — will be to counter China’s growing influence in the region, the State Department’s top spokesperson said this week,
Marco Rubio Visits Central America to Counter China's Growing Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has embarked on a trip to Central America, including Panama, as part of efforts to counter Chinas expanding influence in the region. According to a State Department spokesperson,
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