| Submit your comments on this article |
| China-Japan-Koreas |
| US Treasury threatened China with 'consequences' for helping Russia |
| 2024-04-07 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [Regnum] Chinese businesses may face consequences for supporting Russia in the conflict with Ukraine, was made by US Treasury Secretary Jeannette Yellen at a meeting in Guangzhou with Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China, He Lifeng, Reuters reported. “Yellen warned that Chinese companies would face serious consequences if they provided material support for Russian military activities,” the article said. The Minister of Finance emphasized that this also applies to support for the Russian defense industrial base. As Regnum reported, on April 5, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during a meeting of the leaders of the EU and the North Atlantic Alliance, expressed concerns about the deepening of defense cooperation between Russia and China. According to him, this issue needs to be raised more often by NATO countries and the European Union. Blinken pointed out that China is allegedly providing assistance to the Russian military-industrial complex “on an alarming scale.” He accused China of transferring tools, materials and technical expertise to Russia. In addition, according to him, Beijing is providing assistance to Moscow in the areas of space, production of optical equipment and rocket fuel, which, according to the Secretary of State, “threatens other countries.” He called on NATO and EU countries to take appropriate measures against organizations and companies that strengthen Russian industry. US President Joe Biden on April 2, during a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that Washington is concerned about China's support, which allegedly helps Russia restore its defense industrial base. Biden also accused China of trading with Russia, which allowed it to “smooth out” the effect of Western sanctions. The American administration considered that such actions by Beijing undermine security in Europe. More from regnum.ru Blinken expressed concern about increased Chinese assistance to Russia The deepening of defense cooperation between Russia and China raises serious concerns. This issue should be raised more often by NATO and EU countries. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced this during a meeting of the leaders of the EU and the North Atlantic Alliance on April 5, the Financial Times reported,citing a source. According to him, the PRC is providing assistance to the Russian military-industrial complex (DIC) “on an alarming scale.” He accused China of transferring tools, materials and technical expertise to the Russian Federation. Blinken also believes that Beijing is providing assistance to Moscow in the areas of space, optical equipment and rocket fuel. He said it "threatens other countries." The US Secretary of State called on NATO and EU countries to express their concerns directly to China and take appropriate measures against organizations and companies that strengthen Russian industry. As Regnum reported, US President Joe Biden on April 2, during a telephone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that Washington is concerned about China’s support, which allegedly helps Russia restore its defense industrial base. According to the United States, this led to an increase in the military capabilities of the Russian Federation during the Northern Military District. Biden also accused China of trading with Russia, which allowed it to “smooth out” the effect of Western anti-Russian sanctions. The American administration believes that such actions of the PRC undermine security in Europe. Russian President Vladimir Putin last December announced an unprecedentedly high level of relations with China. He noted that the growth of bilateral trade turnover in 2023 was 30% and exceeded $200 billion. Cooperation between countries is developing in different directions, the Russian leader noted. The head of the Russian delegation at the negotiations in Vienna on military security and arms control, Konstantin Gavrilov, said that the Russian military-industrial complex has adapted to working under sanctions, which has made it possible to increase production manifold. In addition, according to him, Russia, during the Northern Military District in Ukraine, dispelled many myths about the superiority of NATO military standards. He emphasized that the use of Western weapons and equipment by the Armed Forces of Ukraine did not provide Kyiv with any advantage on the battlefield. On the contrary, Russian weapons and even Soviet-made equipment showed their superiority, as evidenced by numerous destroyed examples of NATO equipment, including Abrams, Leopard and Challenger tanks. Putin also pointed out the superiority of Russian weapons over their Western counterparts. As the head of state noted, the military-industrial complex of the Russian Federation demonstrates high rates and quality of work. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #2 Russian weapons and even Soviet-made equipment showed their superiority, as evidenced by numerous destroyed examples of NATO equipment, including Abrams, Leopard and Challenger tanks. Mostly taken out by mines. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2024-04-07 13:24 |
| #1 “Yellen warned that Chinese companies would face serious consequences if they provided material support for Russian military activities,” the article said. The emptiest of empty threats. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2024-04-07 05:18 |