"Biden's Direct Aim at Putin Also Includes Targeting China"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] On the 1st (local time), President Joe Biden, in his first State of the Union address targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin, made almost no mention of China but effectively included a warning aimed at China.

President Biden said at the joint session of Congress, "History has taught us that when dictators do not pay the price for their aggression, they cause more chaos."

Hong Kong's South China Morning Post (SCMP) explained, "The hidden meaning of this statement undoubtedly targets China, which is considered a significant threat to the United States."

Biden stated, "The United States and China are fighting to win the 21st-century economic competition," adding, "As I told Chinese President Xi Jinping, betting on the side against the American people is never a good choice."

Amid rising tensions between the U.S. and China over the Taiwan issue, President Biden sent a direct warning message to China.

Biden urged Congress to cooperate in passing China-focused legislation that increases U.S. investment in emerging technologies such as semiconductors, saying, "America's success in competing for future jobs depends on securing a level playing field with China and other competitors."

SCMP noted, "Russia's invasion of Ukraine adds pressure to the already strained U.S.-China relationship," and said, "The Biden administration is demanding that the Chinese government voice condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine."

China has not taken any position on Russia. Last week at the United Nations (UN) Security Council, China abstained rather than opposing the resolution condemning Russia's invasion.

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