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UPDATED May 14, 2026 at 8:07 AM ET
May 12, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
Marco Rubio becomes first sanctioned US secretary to visit China
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Marco Rubio is set to visit Beijing as the first sanctioned US Secretary of State.
WHO: Marco Rubio
WHAT: Rubio’s visit to Beijing, China
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 2:40 PM ET
WHERE: Beijing, China
WHY: Part of a high-stakes US-China summit groundwork visit.
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