Blinken heading back to China, with a threat over military aid to Russia
2024-04-22 11:27:09 source：Politico
April 21, 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head to Beijing this week, with a warning for China to curb its technical support for Russia's military — or else.
Blinken's three-day trip starting Wednesday comes after the approval of a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine by the U.S. House, and in the midst of fears in Western capitals that Chinese aid to Moscow for manufacturing of military hardware is ramping up.
"We're prepared to take steps when we believe necessary against firms that ... severely undermine security in both Ukraine and Europe," a State Department official told reporters ahead of Blinken's trip. "We've demonstrated our willingness to do so regarding firms from a number of countries, not just China."
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