Joe Biden warns China bout the consequences of supporting Russia in a call with President Xi Jinping. In a 110-minute call with the Chinese president, he lays out that Chinese support could change the Russian war.
The Chinese President has expressed that he is uninterested in escalating the war. He added that US and China have a responsibility in ensuring peace.
“We have that concern,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said. “The President detailed what the implications and consequences would be if China provides material support to Russia as it conducts brutal attacks against Ukrainian cities and civilians. And that is something we’ll be watching and the world will be watching.”
No additional details were released about the talks except that it was “direct,” “substantive” and “detailed”. There were also no details on the sanctions the US will make in case China supports Russia.
“China has to make a decision for themselves on where they want to stand and how they want the history books to look at them and view their actions,” Psaki said. “That is a decision for President Xi to make.”
China have always expressed that they are open to mediating talks between Russia and Ukraine to promote peace. They have not denounced the invasion but they also acknowledge Ukraine’s need of humanitarian assistance. There were reports however that inside China, they are supporting the Russian propaganda.
“We must not only lead the development of China-US relations down the correct path but also shoulder our international responsibilities and make efforts for world peace and tranquility,” Xi said on the video call, according to CCTV.
“The world is neither peaceful nor tranquil,” Xi acknowledged. “The Ukraine crisis is something we don’t want to see.” could be open to supporting the Russian aggression.