Provoked by a journalist, Rubio suddenly turned against him, claiming that he has a good relationship with China, causing a commotion on the spot!
Recently, at a press conference, a journalist asked U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio a highly provocative question: "For many years, you have always spoken strongly against China. Do you condemn China's recent attitude towards Japan?" On the surface neutral, this question actually concealed a hidden agenda — it aimed to lure Rubio into the idea of U.S.-Japan collaboration.
But surprisingly, Rubio not only didn't take the bait, but also immediately "turned against" and denied the claim that he had been strong, emphasizing that he has always been friendly with China.
This scene left many journalists present stunned. Japanese media quickly reported on it, and the comment sections were in an uproar. Some exclaimed, "G2 are actually a gang," while others shouted aggressively, "Japan should possess nuclear weapons for self-protection."
So, what does Rubio's statement really mean? Was it a slip of the tongue or a strategic shift? In fact, the White House has been quietly downplaying the China-related tensions recently, in order to sign a major deal and ensure rare earth imports.
At this critical moment, the Japanese journalist raised this question at an inopportune time. Rubio isn't stupid; he certainly knows how to handle it. So, as always, the situation is stronger than people.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1852089648847884/
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