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March 18, 2022

U.S. Warns China Against Russia Aid Ahead of Phone Call Between Biden and Xi Jinping
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President Biden is speaking by phone with Chinese leader Xi Jinping
today. Ahead of the talks, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said China
would face consequences if it moves to resupply Russia's military or
takes other steps to support the Ukraine invasion.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken: "And we'll make clear that China will
bear responsibility for any actions it takes to support Russia's
aggression, and we will not hesitate to impose costs."



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