鲁比奥：有信心与中国合作，也维持与日本联盟

Group 1 - The U.S. Secretary of State expressed confidence in maintaining strong ties with Japan while seeking constructive engagement with China despite rising tensions between the two Asian economies [1][3] - Rubio acknowledged the existence of friction points between China and the U.S., as well as between China and Japan, emphasizing the need to balance these relationships [3] - The U.S. aims to manage tensions with China while continuing to strengthen commitments to partners in the Indo-Pacific region [3][4] Group 2 - Rubio's statements indicate a significant shift in his stance towards China, moving from a hardline "hawk" position to a more pragmatic diplomatic approach [4] - During his tenure as a senator, Rubio had previously taken a strong stance against China, but now he emphasizes the importance of cooperation [5] - The Trump administration continues to send mixed signals regarding China, balancing diplomatic overtures with provocative actions, such as arms sales to Taiwan [5][6]