A new Chinese spelling of ‘Rubio’ sidesteps China’s travel ban
The Washington Post • • general
Key Points:
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was banned from entering China in 2020 due to his critical stance, met with Chinese officials in Beijing on Thursday.
- During the meeting, his nameplate displayed a new Chinese transliteration of "Rubio," which may have facilitated his visit despite the existing ban.
- Rubio's presence in China was as part of President Donald Trump's entourage, marking a notable diplomatic interaction amid previous restrictions.