Trump’s China hawks signal tense US-China relations ahead

President-elect Donald Trump's selection of vocal China critics Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz for high-level posts signals a hardline stance toward Beijing, which could escalate tensions between the superpowers. Rubio, set to be Secretary of State, and Waltz, nominated for National Security Adviser, have both championed assertive policies on China, raising concerns of trade disruptions and potential conflicts over Taiwan. Their appointments mark a strategic shift that may impact global economic stability.

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By Bloomberg News

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