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.

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,

China-Russia relations have a ‘strong driving force’, foreign ministry asserts, while analyst sees ‘no reason’ for Moscow to pull away.

US President Donald Trump is looking to forge more deals to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "I think there's more big deals like that coming under President Trump,

Secretary Rubio’s trip reaffirmed the strategic importance of many Central American countries and the Dominican Republic. These nations offer political stability, existing trade agreements and a track record of economic cooperation, making them ideal partners in securing U.S. investments and boosting exports.

Rights groups and some Western governments accuse Beijing of widespread abuse of ethnic minority Uighurs. Read more at straitstimes.com.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to the region and warned of Chinese encroachment. Several Latin American countries expanded trade and investment relations with China.

"We’re not going to live in a world in which China gets to dominate the Indo-Pacific," said Secretary Rubio, "and we’re not allowed to have commercial ties in that region because they’re holding countries hostage.

The Trump administration on Thursday condemned Thailand’s return of at least 40 Uygurs to China, urging other nations not to forcibly send Uygurs seeking protection back to China and calling on Chinese authorities to provide regular access to those who have already been returned.

Trump declined to comment on a question about whether he will ensure that ‘China will never take Taiwan by force’ during his presidency

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Thailand for sending 40 Uyghurs back to China, disregarding U.N. warnings about human rights violations. Beijing denies abuses against the ethnic minority in Xinjiang.