US President Biden’s Warning To Chinese President
US President Biden’s warning to Chinese President, Be ready for consequences if you help Russia.
US President Joe Biden on Friday warned his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping that if China decides to provide aid to Russia, it will have some implications and consequences for Beijing.
Russia is carrying out horrific attacks on Ukrainian cities. Senior White House officials gave this information.
According to officials, the 110-minute-long video call between the two leaders was the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
He told reporters that the talks mainly focused on Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine and US-China relations, as well as its implications for the international order.
Officials said President Biden outlined measures aimed at preventing and responding to attacks, including sanctions on Russia.
US President Biden’s warning to Chinese President: He also explained what the implications and consequences could be if China helped Russia attack Ukraine.
However, a senior Biden administration official later declined to publicly explain what the consequences could be for Beijing. China has refrained from condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said much of the conversation was spent outlining the views of the US, its allies, and partners on the Ukraine crisis.
During this, Biden told Jinping how did we get here, what steps did we take, why did we go to this extent.
A senior Biden administration official said the conversation was very clear. During this, Biden apprised Jinping of the US assessment of Putin’s moves.
Biden also expressed his support for a diplomatic solution to the crisis.
Biden also referred to the unprecedented coordination between the US and its European, NATO, and Indo-Pacific partners on Ukraine and global condemnation of the Russian aggression.
He said the US President expressed concern that Russia was spreading propaganda about fears of the use of biological weapons in Ukraine.
During the talks, while Jinping raised the issue of Taiwan, Biden stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Gulf of Taiwan.
On the other hand, China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that in the talks, Jinping made it clear that there have been and always will be differences between the US and China.
But it is very important to keep these differences under control.
In the statement, Jinping was quoted as saying that China does not want to see the situation in Ukraine coming to this verge. China is a supporter of peace and opposes war.
This sentiment is embedded in the history and culture of China.
Jinping said that all sides should jointly support Russia and Ukraine in reaching dialogue and reconciliation, which will ensure peace in the region.
The US and NATO should also discuss the Ukraine crisis with Russia so that the security concerns of Russia and Ukraine can be addressed.