(MENAFN) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that China has not provided lethal support to Russia. He made the statement during a Senate subcommittee hearing on the State Department's budget request, where he was asked about China's role in providing lethal support to Russia against Ukraine.
Blinken explained that the US has been clear with Beijing about its stance on this issue since the start of the war in Ukraine. He also noted that President Biden had directly shared this with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a video conference three weeks into the aggression.
Blinken emphasized that the conflict in Ukraine has consequences beyond the region, as it opens up opportunities for aggressors around the world. He warned that this could lead to a world of conflict and war, which is not what the US wants.
In his opening remarks to the committee, Blinken also stated that the post-Cold War era is over and that an intense competition is underway. This highlights the US's position on the global stage and its approach to international relations.
Overall, Blinken's comments demonstrate the US's stance on the conflict in Ukraine and its relationship with China and Russia. It also underscores the US's commitment to promoting peace and stability in the world.
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