BEIJING: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday (Jun 19) he had asked China's government to be vigilant about private companies that may be providing Russia with technology that could be used against Ukraine, although he said he had seen no evidence Beijing is providing lethal assistance to Moscow.
"What we do have ongoing concerns about, though, are Chinese firms, companies, that may be providing technology that Russia can use to advance its aggression in Ukraine. And we have asked the Chinese government to be very vigilant about that," Blinken told reporters.
during which China and the United States agreed to stabilise their intense rivalry so it does not veer into conflict, although the visit did not yield any major breakthrough.Western powers have provided Ukraine with billions of dollars in military assistance since Russia invaded in February 2022. China has faced accusations, which it denies, of supplying lethal weapons to Moscow. China and Russia announced a"no-limits" partnership shortly before Russia invaded Ukraine.
"With regard to lethal aid to Russia for use in Ukraine, we and other countries have received assurances from China that it is not and will not provide lethal assistance to Russia for use in Ukraine," Blinken said.The Chinese embassy in Washington did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Blinken's remarks.
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