At G7, Blinken seeks European support for pressure on China
by Japan Today
Japan Today— The United States urged European powers to increase pressure on China at a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Italy on Thursday, as Washington accuses Beijing of helping Russia's military expansion. The Americans hope in particular that European nations will pressure China to reduce military support for Russia, at a time
SOFREP—Blinken Travels to China and Warns Against Support for Russia. Antony Blinken's recent meetings in Beijing unfolded over almost six hours of candid discussion, reflecting both emerging avenues of cooperation and persistent tensions, notably regarding China’s ties to Russia’s defense efforts and the strategic stakes of artificial intelligence. #USChinaRelations #BlinkenInBeijing #ArtificialIntelligence #Geopolitics #RussiaDefenseSupport
The Guardian—Antony Blinken arrives in China with warning for Beijing over support of Russia. US secretary of state to hold talks with Chinese counterpart and most likely with President Xi JinpingAntony Blinken has landed in China amid a worsening rift between the world’s two most powerful countries that threatens to overshadow otherwise improving relations.The US secretary of state arrives with a warning that the US and its European allies are no longer prepared to tolerate China’s sale of weapon components and dual-use products to Russia, which are helping Vladimir Putin rebuild and...
CNBC—Blinken to warn China over its support for Russia’s military during this week's visit. He is expected to convey Washington's "deep concerns" over this matter, when he is in Shanghai and Beijing from April 24-26.