During a flight on Air Force One, US Senator Marco Rubio attracted attention for wearing a grey Nike tracksuit, an outfit previously worn by former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro during his detention. The image, shared by White House communications director Steven Cheung, quickly went viral, with comparisons made between Rubio and Maduro. This choice was interpreted by many Chinese social media users as a politically charged statement ahead of high-level discussions between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Some commentators described Rubio's outfit as 'full of hostility,' suggesting it was a deliberate attempt to undermine Trump's negotiations. Rubio has faced sanctions from China since 2020 due to his criticisms of its policies, yet reports indicate that a subtle alteration in the transliteration of his surname may have allowed him to circumvent these restrictions for this visit. The upcoming talks are expected to center on critical issues such as trade relations, artificial intelligence, and the status of Taiwan.