Antony Blinken warned of moves from the United States if Beijing continues to support the Russian military-industrial complex.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Laos on the sidelines of ASEAN ministerial meetings. The US State Department announced this on Saturday, July 27.
“The Secretary reiterated his serious concerns about PRC support for Russia’s defense industrial base and made clear that if the PRC does not act to address this threat to European security, the United States will continue to take appropriate action to do so,” the statement said.
The Secretary of State also noted the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait region. He expressed concern about China’s destabilizing actions in the South China Sea and reaffirmed US support for freedom of navigation and overflight, as well as the peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with international law.
He also discussed the DPRK’s provocative actions and the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Both sides recognized the importance of maintaining open lines of communication in the coming weeks and months.
In this regard, Wang Yi said that China’s position on the Ukrainian issue is “open and honest and will contribute to peace and negotiations,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry reported.
“The United States must stop the arbitrary imposition of unilateral sanctions and the use of long-armed jurisdiction. China opposes slander and fabrication, will not tolerate pressure and blackmail, and will take decisive and effective measures to protect its fundamental interests and legitimate rights,” the department quoted. says your leader’s agency.
It was earlier reported that EU High Representative Josep Borrell asked Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to stop supporting Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine and to use its influence in Moscow to stop Russian aggression.
Source: korrespondent
I am David Wyatt, a professional writer and journalist for Buna Times. I specialize in the world section of news coverage, where I bring to light stories and issues that affect us globally. As a graduate of Journalism, I have always had the passion to spread knowledge through writing.