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how china changed rubio name to let him join trump summit despite sanctions
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- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sanctioned by China in 2020 for criticisms of China's actions in Hong Kong and treatment of Uighur minority.
- China changed the transliteration of Rubio's name to 'Marco Lu' to allow him to enter China for a summit with President Trump.
- The name change was initiated shortly before Rubio took office in January 2025.
- Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicated in March 2025 that sanctions could be relaxed for his visit.