• The U.S. has warned its allies that China is providing satellite imagery, tools, inputs, and technical expertise to Russia to assist in its war in Ukraine. [Newsweek, Atlantic Council, FT Alphaville, Kyiv Independent]
  • The U.S. has threatened “significant consequences” if Chinese companies provide “material support” for Russia’s war efforts. [Newsweek, Atlantic Council, FT Alphaville, Kyiv Independent]
  • U.S. President Joe Biden has warned Chinese leader Xi Jinping about China’s ongoing support for Russia amid the war in Ukraine, expressing concern over Beijing’s efforts to help Russia rebuild its defense industrial base and mitigate the impact of sanctions. [Business Insider, TASS]
  • Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen has confronted her Chinese counterpart about China’s surging exports of inexpensive electric vehicles and other green energy goods, which the U.S. sees as a threat to American jobs. The two countries have agreed to hold additional talks about curbing international money laundering and fostering “balanced growth.” [The New York Times]
  • Russia has successfully skirted Western sanctions with the help of China, as Beijing becomes an alternative market for Russia’s banned oil and helps supply components that are leading to a buildup of Russian capabilities in Ukraine. China-Russia trade reached a record $240 billion in 2023. [Business Insider, TASS, Kyiv Independent, FT Alphaville]
  • The Biden administration is growing increasingly concerned that delayed U.S. support for Ukraine, combined with increased support for Russia from China, Iran, and North Korea, could result in a Russian offensive this summer that endangers major cities. The administration is hoping that forcefully and publicly pushing back on China, in concert with allies, will cause Beijing to think twice about continuing to aid Moscow. [Atlantic Council, Newsweek]

Sources:

  • Newsweek [English]
  • Atlantic Council [English]
  • FT Alphaville [English]
  • Kyiv Independent [English]
  • Business Insider [English]
  • TASS [Russian]
  • The New York Times [English]

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