In a recent interview, America's top diplomat weighed in on Taiwan, COVID-19, and a range of other issues sensitive to Beijing.

China pushed back against recent remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, declaring that Washington could never "sow discord" in its ties with Moscow. Newsweek reached out to the White House and the Russian Foreign Ministry via email for comment.

Beijing has protested to Washington over US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's "cold war" attacks on mainland China, warning it to stop crossing lines on Taiwan. "Rubio's remarks were full of a cold war mentality and spread lies and misinformation,

Abuza noted Myanmar’s location at the South and Southeast Asia crossroads, which is critical for regional security and economic stability. He warned that China’s expanding presence in Rakhine State, including deep-sea ports, raises security concerns.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio mapped out US strategy for managing Russia’s close relationship with China, saying Washington wants to dilute ties without sowing division between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio unleashed a blistering rebuke on Thursday, condemning Thailand for forcibly sending at least 40 Uyghurs back to China—a move he warns could doom them to persecution,

The secret deportation by Thailand of dozens of Uyghur men to China that has sparked international condemnation is a diplomatic win for Beijing and a snub to the United States and the United Nations,