“We think ultimately, in the 21st century, for there to be a true arms control agreement, it has to involve China,” Rubio said during a press conference at a meeting of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Saint Kitts and Nevis on Wednesday.
“They have publicly said they are not willing to do it … But we’ll continue to press on it because we think it would be good for the world if we could reach such an agreement.”
Trump has turned down Moscow’s offer to extend New Start for another year, arguing for an “improved” deal that would involve China.
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Rubio said that while the US can’t force China to come aboard, it would continue to make efforts to convince Beijing.
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