2026-10-31
On October 31, when asked by a reporter in Atlanta whether the Quad statement was directed at China, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that the Quad mechanism is not an anti-China alliance, but noted that these activities or behaviors repeatedly come from the same country, which everyone can see.
2026-10-20
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio began a two-day visit to India and said that the United States and India are close to reaching an agreement on a trade deal.
2026-10-20
According to a report by X account @__Inty__ on October 20, 2026 Beijing time, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said that the United States has not changed the deployment posture or scale of its personnel in Kyiv. Regarding the Ukrainian side's claim that it received no warning before Russian forces struck Kyiv last night, he said he was not aware of the specific details, and mentioned that the early warning system had experienced a software malfunction a few days ago, and that the U.S. European Command had participated in an investigation and submitted a report.
2026-10-19
In response to Ukrainian President Zelensky's earlier claim that the United States suspended some intelligence sharing earlier this week, U.S. Senator Rubio publicly denied it, saying he did not know the source of Zelensky's information or his motive for making such statements to the media, and stressing that the U.S. side had not suspended intelligence sharing, while urging Zelensky to focus on pushing to end the war.
2026-10-19
U.S. official Marco Rubio publicly stated that Ukraine's early warning system experienced a software problem on a night a few days ago, and that the European Command (EUCOM) is investigating the matter. At the same time, he declined to comment on the specifics of what happened the previous night.
2026-10-19
On October 19, 2026, US Senator Marco Rubio responded in an interview to questions about whether Putin is open to peace talks. Pressed on "what evidence do you have," Rubio said that diplomacy is not a criminal case, emphasizing that in the diplomatic arena one should keep trying to communicate and engage rather than rely solely on conclusive evidence.
2026-10-19
According to X account @clashreport, U.S. politician Marco Rubio spoke on the situation in Ukraine, revealing that the Trump administration has decided to suspend sanctions on Russia for 60 days, aiming to assess whether the ongoing negotiations could lead to a window for peace.
2026-10-19
On October 19, 2026, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio posted on social media, commenting on the situation in Iran. Rubio pointed out that Iran has already attempted to hold the Strait of Hormuz hostage, and warned that if Iran possesses nuclear weapons, it would be able to use them as leverage to gain complete control of the strait, at which point the international community would be unable to take effective countermeasures against it.
2026-10-19
US Senator Marco Rubio stated in public remarks that an attack on energy vessels occurred in the Black Sea region months ago. Rubio said that US companies had complained to him, pointing out that the ships attacked by Ukraine were carrying oil belonging to US companies. The remarks sparked discussion about Ukraine's military operations and their impact on US commercial interests.
2026-10-19
According to X user @__Inty__, US Secretary of State Rubio said that US President Trump remains committed to ending the Russia-Ukraine war and is willing to take any feasible action to advance a ceasefire. He noted that the 60-day suspension of sanctions is intended to observe whether the current negotiations with Ukraine and Russia can yield positive results, in order to avoid another year of war and conflict.
2026-10-18
According to clashreport, US official Marco Rubio publicly stated that Trump does not want a crisis in the West Bank, and stressed that no party needs this situation at present, and Israel does not need it either.
2026-10-18
According to a related report cited by @clashreport, one of the first decisions made after the Trump administration took office was to lift sanctions targeting Israeli settlers. In response, Rubio stated that lifting the sanctions does not mean Trump supports the Israeli actions currently being broadcast on television and covered by the media, and said that Trump himself does not want to see the situation unfolding at present.
2026-10-18
According to a tweet posted by clashreport, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz publicly criticized the sanctions waivers against Russia as a "huge mistake," arguing that the move only benefits Putin. In response, Rubio pointed out that these sanctions are not aimed solely at Russia, but also include tariff measures targeting multiple countries or sectors.
2026-10-18
US official Marco Rubio responded to the network situation related to Ukraine, denying that the White House had ordered anyone to slow down internet speeds or interfere with the network use of specific drones, and saying that, as far as he knew, the relevant network services had already returned to normal operation.
2026-10-18
In a public statement, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio noted that Ukraine has not yet been granted access to the "Starshield" system. Rubio said that the Ukrainian side has already formally submitted an application, hoping to gain access to the system so as to carry out long-range strikes against targets inside Russia.
2026-10-18
On October 18, 2026 Beijing time, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated clearly in response to questions about the Starlink service outage in Ukraine that the United States had nothing to do with the matter. In response to Ukrainian President Zelensky's earlier claim that the Starlink outage was a deliberate act, Rubio said he was not clear on what Zelensky's remarks were based on, and emphasized that the outage was not a deliberate act by the U.S. side.
2026-10-17
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio responded in an interview to the violence that occurred in the West Bank. Rubio said he was disturbed by the related footage and stated that the U.S. side has demanded that Israel crack down hard on such violence. The incident occurred on October 17, and in his response Rubio emphasized that the Trump administration does not want to see such violent conflict continue.
2026-10-14
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio will visit India and Central Asia, focusing on energy cooperation, commercial investment, and regional security issues.
2026-10-10
After Navi Pillay received the award, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced new sanctions against the International Criminal Court and criticized the institution for having become politicized.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
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2026-10-09
US Secretary of State Rubio met with opposition leader Figueroa, urging the Venezuelan opposition to take part in negotiations with the Rodríguez government, and announced that a new round of talks would begin on October 14.
2026-10-07
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio delivered a speech in Athens, Greece, reviewing the foundational role of ancient Greek civilization in the Western world, criticizing the West's guilt over its own achievements, and calling on U.S. and European allies to strengthen defense cooperation and rebuild supply chains to meet global challenges.
2026-10-06
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio asked Russia in Iceland to release more information about the Irkutsk laboratory incident to the world, and warned against repeating the disaster of China covering up the epidemic.
2026-10-01
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, on behalf of the United States of America, issued a message of congratulations to the Chinese people on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Communist Party regime, and wished the Chinese people peace, health, and happiness in the year ahead.
2026-10
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has wrapped up visits to Iceland, Greece, and Portugal, urging NATO to strengthen the alliance and reduce its dependence on China.
2026-09-30
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio personally unveiled the new 2028 U.S. passport, which features the bald eagle as its core design element and incorporates multiple moments in American history as well as dynamic anti-counterfeiting effects.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
US Secretary of State Rubio stated that despite differences between the US and China, communication at the highest level is responsible statecraft, mentioning issues of trade, critical minerals, and supply chains.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-24
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio warned Iran during the UN General Assembly not to continue seeking nuclear weapons and to support regional proxies.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance IV ·
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2026-09-23
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov during the United Nations General Assembly, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, and both sides expressed willingness to achieve a limited ceasefire.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance IV ·
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2026-09-23
Trump officially signed the document, appointing Rubio as National Security Advisor. Rubio previously acted in that role while also serving as Secretary of State.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-23
Mitch McConnell led multiple Republican senators in sending a letter to Rubio and Hegseth, demanding the prompt use of the 300 million dollars in military financing and 1 billion dollars in security cooperation funds allocated for Taiwan, and to push forward the 14 billion dollar arms sales to Taiwan.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-09-23
Republican senators including McConnell wrote a letter to Rubio and Hegseth, demanding the use of appropriated funds and the advancement of military aid to Taiwan as well as a USD 14 billion arms sales package.
2026-09-17
The U.S. State Department confirmed on September 18 that Secretary of State Rubio held a phone call with Chinese Communist Party Foreign Minister Wang Yi. China's Foreign Ministry said the two sides exchanged views on high-level exchanges and Middle East issues. The call took place on the eve of the Trump-Xi summit.
2026-09-15
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio announced on September 15 new visa restrictions on some South African citizens, citing discriminatory legislation, the threat of expropriation of land without compensation, and incitement of racial violence; South African International Relations Minister Lamola rebutted that enacting laws in response to racial injustice is a sovereign right, and acknowledged that bilateral relations face challenges.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
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2026-09-09
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned the Chinese government that it would face consequences for its aggressive and interventionist actions in the Middle East region.
2026-09
During the UN General Assembly in New York, US Secretary of State Rubio met with the foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea and issued a joint statement, reaffirming peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo.
2026-09
Lu Biao said that the United States and China have one of the world's most powerful armies, and even if relations are tense, they should not stop highest-level contact and communication.
Location: New York, United States ·
Importance III ·
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2026-09
Lu Biao said that US arms sales to Taiwan and other regions must take into account America's own military needs, defense industrial base and production capacity, and are not solely determined by Taiwan.
Location: New York, United States ·
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Verification: Reported ·
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2026-08-18
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Karim Khan, freezing their assets in response to their investigations into officials from non-member states.
2026-08-06
Rubio announced on the State Council official website that 5 Cuban entities and 8 individuals have been sanctioned for their involvement in procuring weapons from the Cuban regime.
2026-08-05
US Secretary of State Rubio met with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in Washington to discuss matters related to Iran.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance III ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-08-04
Rubuo said in Washington that talks among the United States, Iran, and Oman on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's denuclearization have made some progress, but no final outcome has been reached yet.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance V ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-07-24
During his visit to the Philippines, Rubio condemned the Chinese Communist Party and accused it of taking action over issues related to Second Thomas Shoal.
2026-07-23
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a meeting of about 90 minutes in Manila, Philippines, focusing on preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the United States in September.
2026-07-23
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said during the ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings in Manila, Philippines, that China's rhetoric is aggressive and specifically targeted at Japan, and that it frequently uses critical minerals to control Japan.
2026-07-23
On July 23, 2026, US Secretary of State Rubio confirmed during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting that, although part of the national emergency order concerning Hong Kong has lapsed, US sanctions on 39 mainland Chinese and Hong Kong officials, including Xia Baolong and John Lee, remain unchanged.
Location: Manila, Philippines ·
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2026-07-22
Rubio said that he held talks with Wang Yi, that the two sides had in-depth discussions on Xi Jinping's visit to Washington in September, and that they agreed to manage differences and avoid a loss of control of the situation.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance V ·
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2026-07-22
Wang Yi met with Rubio, and the two sides discussed core interests, the one-China principle, the consensus reached by the heads of state, and high-level exchanges in the next phase.
2026-07-19
US Secretary of State Rubio said that Xi Jinping's visit to the United States in September is still proceeding as planned, with the Chinese side continuing to send a team to prepare, and both the US and China maintaining communication.
2026-07-18
The U.S. State Department announced that Secretary of State Rubio will visit Manila to attend the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting Post-Ministerial Conference, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting.
Location: Manila, Philippines ·
Importance IV ·
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2026-07-16
At the Ministerial Conference on Political Terrorism held in Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio urged officials from more than 60 countries to adjust their counterterrorism priorities and pay attention to the threat of far-left violence.
Location: Washington, United States ·
Importance IV ·
Verification: Reported ·
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2026-07-16
U.S. State Department officials revealed that Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a ministerial meeting on the resurgence of political terrorism in Washington on July 16, and has sent invitations to more than 60 countries.
2026-07-03
Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Rubio, marking signs of a thaw in China-US relations.
2026-07-02
US Secretary of State Rubio delivered a video speech, emphasizing the uniqueness and pioneering spirit of the American people, and calling on allies to jointly celebrate the founding principles of the United States.
2026-07
US Secretary of State Rubio said the Chinese team continues to make preparations for Xi Jinping's September visit to the US, and he had not heard that Xi Jinping would not visit. China's Foreign Ministry said the two sides maintain communication.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-07-01
14 US House Representatives jointly wrote to Secretary of State Blinken, demanding public condemnation of the law and warning that it could be used for transnational repression of overseas dissidents.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2026-07
A conference was held in the eastern United States attended by more than 1,000 business leaders. Rubio and Trump attended, and participants discussed curbing the Chinese Communist Party's technological development.
2026-07
During the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that the U.S. has made clear to Beijing that it opposes the recent deployment of Chinese coast guard vessels in waters around Taiwan, and accused their actions of undermining regional stability.
2026-06-30
US Secretary of State Rubio spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss the importance of building a constructive relationship with strategic stability, based on the principles proposed by President Trump. The US statement did not mention specific issues such as Taiwan.
2026-06-28
Rubio visits Kuwait and the UAE, where he will meet with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council to emphasize that the United States will not compromise allies' security and to demand that Iran not charge fees to vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-06-26
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the joint ministerial meeting in Bahrain, joining Gulf allies in drawing a red line for Tehran, demanding that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons, and reiterating that the interests of allies and the navigational safety of the Strait of Hormuz will not be affected.
2026-06-24
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that as the US and Iran work to end the war, the US hopes to consult with Middle Eastern allies on related decision-making and listen to their opinions.
2026-05-11
On May 11, 2026, the White House released the list of business leaders accompanying Trump on his visit to China; Secretary of State Rubio also joined the delegation. He has been sanctioned by China since 2020, and China used a new transliteration of his name this time.
Location: Washington, United States ·
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2025-05-28
Rubio announced the full revocation of visas for certain Chinese students, expanding the audit scope from military ties to affiliations with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and banning study in sensitive fields.