Blinken revisits China with cautionary message on Russian military support

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to travel to China this week with a new threat regarding Beijing’s support for Russia. Blinken will meet with senior officials in Shanghai and Beijing to discuss Chinese firms undermining security in Ukraine and Europe. He will express concerns about China’s support for Russia and the importance of responsible management of competition to prevent conflict. Blinken will also discuss implementing commitments made in San Francisco and advancing cooperation on various issues. The State Department has outlined three goals for Blinken’s trip: making progress on key issues, communicating concerns on bilateral, regional, and global issues, and managing competition responsibly. The U.S. will emphasize the importance of responsible behavior in international relations and express its intent to have China curtail its support for Russia, which poses a threat to European security. Blinken will also meet with Chinese officials to discuss regional challenges in the Indo-Pacific region and areas such as the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.