During discussions with China's foreign minister Wang Yi that lasted for over five hours, Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed the pressing concerns regarding China's support for Russia amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Blinken emphasized the impact of China's assistance in fueling Russia's military capabilities, stressing the threats posed to both Ukrainian and European security due to the continuance of such support.
The United States has been proactive in addressing China's involvement in bolstering Russia's defense industrial base by implementing sanctions against Chinese companies engaged in business with countries like Russia, Iran, and North Korea. These actions are in response to Washington's worries about China's role in enabling Russia's military actions, underscoring the urgency for China to put an end to its support for Russia. In return, Beijing has expressed its concerns about the US stifling China's economic progress, highlighting the contentious dynamics between the two global powers amid escalating tensions over various issues.