White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan held talks in Rome on Monday (14th) with Yang Jiechi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, to discuss a series of challenges facing US-China relations. concerns, stressing the importance of maintaining open communication.
On the eve of the talks, foreign media reported, citing U.S. officials, that Russia had requested military assistance from China to support its invasion of Ukraine, and warned European and Asian allies that there were signs China might be willing to provide aid to Russia. to China and Russia to deny.
According to a brief statement issued by the White House following the meeting, Sullivan raised a series of questions on US-China relations, and held substantive discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war, emphasizing the importance of open communication channels between the United States and China.
A senior administration official described the seven-hour negotiation as “intense”, revealing that Sullivan spoke directly regarding the concerns and potential consequences of a China-Russia alliance, telling Yang Jiechi that the U.S. was concerned regarding Beijing’s help. Russia weakens the impact of global sanctions.
Another U.S. official said ahead of the talks that Sullivan planned to warn China that continued support for Russia might face global isolation, without providing further details.
In recent weeks, officials from various countries, including the United States, have continuously communicated to China the consequences of supporting Russia. In addition to the impact on trade flows and the development of emerging technologies, China will also face the risk of secondary sanctions.
State Department spokesman Ned Price mentioned at another press conference on Monday that he is closely watching the level of economic and financial support China and other countries provide to Russia to help Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin) invaded Ukraine.
“We’ve made it very clear to the government in Beijing, both privately and publicly, that any action to support Russia will have consequences,” Price said.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo sternly warned last week that Chinese companies violating U.S. export controls to Russia would be denied access to U.S. equipment and software needed to make their products.
