1 of 1
Story summary
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the planned welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- Rubio said avoiding high-level talks with China would be irresponsible and outrageous.
- Rubio made the remarks at the United Nations hours before Xi’s expected arrival in Washington.
- Rubio addressed criticism from Republican Senator Roger Wicker, who opposed a lavish visit for Xi.