US national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday raised concerns about China'salignment with Russia in a seven-hour meeting with Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi as Washington warned of the isolation and penalties Beijing will face if it helps Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine.The meeting took place in Rome as the United States told allies in NATO and several Asian countries that China had signaled its willingness to provide military and economic aid to Russia to support its war, Reuters reported.After talks ended, the White House issued a short statement, noting that Sullivan raised a &range of issues in US-China relations, with substantial discussion of Russia'swar against Ukraine.&&Should they (China) provide military or other assistance, that of course, violates sanctions or supports the war efforts, there will be significant consequences,& White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.Before the talks, US officials had said Sullivan planned to warn of the isolation China could face globally if it continued to support Russia.Chinese companies defying US restrictions on exports to Russia may be cut off from American equipment and software they need to make their products, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said last week.China is the world&s-largest exporter, the European Union'slargest trading partner, and the top foreign supplier of goods to the United States.
Any pressure on Chinese trade could have economic effects on the United States and its allies.US officials told Reuters on Sunday that Russia had asked China for military equipment after its invasion, sparking concern within President Joe Biden'sadministration that Beijing might undermine Western efforts to aid Ukraine by helping to strengthen Moscow'smilitary.Russia denied it had asked China'sfor military assistance and said it has sufficient military clout to fulfill all of its aims in Ukraine.The post US warns China against helping Russia as sanctions mount first appeared on Ariana News.
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