US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said 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
"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 stabilize their intense rivalry so it does not veer into conflict, although the visit did not yield any major breakthrough.
"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.Asked for comment on Blinken's remarks, the Chinese embassy in Washington said China is committed to promoting peace talks and has not provided weapons to either side in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
"We oppose the unfair prohibition or restriction on normal economic and trade activities between Chinese and foreign companies. We urge the U.S. side not to undermine China's legitimate rights and interests in any form when handling the Ukraine issue and its relations with Russia," spokesperson Liu Pengyu said in an emailed statement.
Reporting by Humeyra Pamuk, additional reporting by Patricia Zengerle in Washington; writing by Patricia Zengerle; editing by Jonathan Oatis and Sandra MalerHumeyra Pamuk is a senior foreign policy correspondent based in Washington DC. She covers the U.S. State Department, regularly traveling with U.S. Secretary of State.
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