The Name Game: How China Facilitated Rubio's Summit Invitation The highly anticipated Trump Kim summit in 2018 made headlines around the world for its historic significance and unprecedented meeting between two leaders from rival nations.
Behind the scenes, however, a more subtle development caught attention: Senator Marco Rubio's inclusion on the invitation list, facilitated by China.
The Role of China in Changing Rubio's Name Initially, Senator John McCain was intended to be invited to the summit, but his opposition to the North Korea deal led President Trump to reconsider.