Blinken Accuses China of Fueling Russia's War in Ukraine with Dual-Use Goods
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing for over five hours, expressing concerns about China's support for Russia's military.
This is the latest high-level contact between the two countries following last year's tension, as they work to improve their relations despite ongoing issues.
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, expressed concern over China supplying components to Russia for its aggression against Ukraine.
China is identified as the primary supplier of machine tools, microelectronics, nitrocellulose, and other dual-use items that Russia uses to enhance its defense industrial base.
During his visit, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu met with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, to strengthen their partnership in the defense sector.
At a security meeting in Kazakhstan, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu called for expanded military exercises with Russia and its Asian allies, accusing the US of attempting to destabilize their region.
China, a Russian ally, has not provided arms for Ukraine's conflict but has supplied "dual-use" goods, which US Secretary of State Blinken claimed were having a significant impact on Ukraine and raising tensions in Europe.