Marco Rubio, Ted Cruz Incur Xi’s Wrath, While China Ponders Expansion Of Yuan’s Global Role

Congratulations are in order for Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. They are now officially the target of unspecified Chinese sanctions announced Monday by the foreign ministry. Sam Brownback and Rep. Chris Smith are also targeted in the measures, which weren't detailed. The move is retaliation for US sanctions against Chen Quanguo, party secretary in Xinjiang who sits on the Politburo. A trio of other officials were targeted in the US measures announced last week, aimed at punishing China for human ri