Washington sent a strong and clear message to Beijing while the Russian advance in Ukraine is raging. US President Joe Biden described to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a video conference "the implications and consequences" if Beijing provides material support to Russia as it attacks Ukrainian cities and civilians, the White House said.
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"The president underscored his support for a diplomatic resolution of the crisis. The two leaders also agreed to maintain open channels of communication to manage the antagonism between our two countries," the White House said in a press release.
At the same time, a senior US official confirmed that the US president told his Chinese counterpart that China will face consequences not only from the US, but also from the wider world if Beijing offers material support to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
The official, who briefed reporters on the nearly two-hour-long communication between Biden and Xi, noted that the discussion between the two leaders "was direct, substantive and detailed."
"We will see what decisions China will take in the coming days and weeks," the official stressed.
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