Rubio's appointment as secretary of state has been seen as sign that Trump plans to maintain a hard line on China.

Marco Rubio has changed a lot since he ran for president in 2016. But his political evolution has made him uniquely qualified to be Trump's secretary of state.

The Senate unanimously confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State Monday, making him the first Cabinet nominee to be confirmed.

Rubio called China the "most potent, dangerous adversary" during his confirmation and is expected to work with India, Japan, and Australia to counter this.

The Trump administration would begin formal international engagements this week when Marco Rubio — expected to be confirmed soon as secretary of state — meets with the foreign ministers of India, Japan and Australia,

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect ... key Cabinet positions are known China hawks, including Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who’s nominated as secretary of state.

Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be secretary of state, told a confirmation hearing Wednesday that he will adopt foreign policies that place American core interests foremost in a world of increasing dangers.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President-elect ... key Cabinet positions are known China hawks, including Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who's nominated as secretary of state.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend President ... positions are known China hawks, including Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, who’s nominated as secretary of state.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio sparked a sharp rebuke from Beijing over his comments on the South China Sea in one of his first foreign policy statements since taking office.

The confirmation process includes several rounds of investigation and review, beginning with the submission of a personal financial disclosure report and a background check. The nominee is then evaluated in a committee hearing, which allows for a close ...

For the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect is welcoming foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power.