Trolling China? Rubio wishes happy Losar on Chinese New Year

2026-02-17 - 15:57

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended greetings Tuesday to those celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year – posting his wishes on the same day Chinese New Year is observed. "Extending my warmest wishes to everyone around the world celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year. On this first day of the Year of the Fire Horse, we celebrate the fortitude and resilience of the Tibetan community worldwide," Rubio's post read. f Extending my warmest wishes to everyone around the world celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year. On this first day of the Year of the Fire Horse, we celebrate the fortitude and resilience of the Tibetan community worldwide. — Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) February 17, 2026 While