Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Breitbart News exclusively that President Donald Trump and his administration are aiming to peel Russia off of China in much the same way former President Richard Nixon, during the Cold War, peeled China off of the Soviet Union. The post Exclusive — Rubio Details How Trump Going on Offense Against China’s Belt and Road Initiative: ‘Big Story of 21st Century U.S.-China Relations’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the Trump administration's strategy to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), drawing parallels to Nixon's Cold War approach. He emphasized reducing Russia's dependence on China to prevent a potential alignment against the US, noting the risks of nuclear powers collaborating. Rubio stressed the importance of US-China relations in the 21st century, citing efforts like persuading Panama to leave BRI and partnering with India on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) as part of a broader offensive strategy against China's global influence.