Trump's China Policy: Rubio and Waltz Signal Tough Stance
President-elect Donald Trump appoints China hawks Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz to key foreign policy roles, hinting at a confrontational approach towards Beijing.
- Marco Rubio, known for his strong stance against China, is expected to be appointed as Secretary of State, despite being sanctioned by Beijing.
- Mike Waltz, a retired Army officer and vocal critic of China, is set to become Trump's National Security Advisor.
- Both Rubio and Waltz have consistently advocated for robust support of Taiwan and criticized China's human rights record.
- Trump's appointments suggest a shift from Biden's strategy of managing competition to a more aggressive 'winning competition' approach with China.
- The potential for internal conflict remains, as Trump's past administration was marked by frequent turnover and factional infighting.
The Sydney Morning Herald 
Australian Broadcasting Corporation 