During visit to Beijing, Blinken to talk about concerns about China's support for russia - CNN
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During his visit to China, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is expected to issue a strong warning to Chinese leaders about their country's support for russia's efforts to increase arms production as the war in Ukraine continues.
During his visit to China, which began on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken may issue a strong warning about supporting Russia. This is stated in the material of CNN, reports UNN.
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Secretary Blinken arrives in China on Wednesday, where he is expected to deliver a strong warning to Chinese leaders about the country's support for Russia's efforts to increase arms production as the war in Ukraine continues.
Officials from both countries have suggested that Blinken's agenda will focus on managing the relationship and communicating issues of concern. But there are still sharp differences and the conversation is not expected to be easy, especially on the issue of China's support for Russia's industrial base .
We see China sharing machine tools, semiconductors, and other dual-use goods that have helped Russia rebuild its defense industrial base, which was so badly damaged by sanctions and export controls
The newspaper notes that China does not provide direct military support to Russia, but the industrial and logistical assistance it provides has a significant impact. The United States is trying to rally allies to pressure Beijing - through diplomatic means or, failing that, punitive measures - to cut off support, and Blinken is expected to deliver a strong message on the issue during his visit to make the case that supporting Russia undermines not only Ukraine but European security.
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Despite the threat of U.S. action, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson made it clear during a briefing for state media on Tuesday that Beijing is unlikely to back down from its support for Moscow, warning the U.S. against "denigrating normal interstate relations" and calling on the U.S. to lift sanctions on Chinese businesses.
Chinese officials are also expected to raise Blinken's concerns. There is growing dissatisfaction in Beijing with what it perceives as an intensification of U.S. efforts to contain and suppress China, despite increased communication between the two countries since the Biden-Xi summit last November. Nevertheless, the Biden administration is eager to keep the lines of communication open.
