US Media "China Expresses Willingness to Support Russia"

[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] U.S. media outlets have reported that China has signaled its willingness to provide military and economic support to Russia, which invaded Ukraine.

On the 14th (local time), multiple U.S. officials were cited by American media including CNN reporting this. After obtaining this information, U.S. intelligence agencies also shared it with European and Asian allies. One official hinted, "The information delivered this time even includes content that China will deny any support plans."

However, a source conveyed that opinions are divided within the Chinese Communist Party leadership regarding Russia's request for support. It was also reported that Chinese President Xi Jinping is uneasy about NATO's active movements following the Ukraine war.

If China steps forward to support Russia, which invaded Ukraine, conflict with the West including the U.S. is inevitable. The day before, the Washington Post (WP) and others reported, citing U.S. officials, that Russia requested military equipment and support from China.

In response, Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Advisor, discussed Russia's invasion of Ukraine during a meeting with Yang Jiechi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party responsible for foreign affairs, in Rome, Italy. Ned Price, State Department spokesperson, stated at a briefing that Advisor Sullivan raised concerns about China's support for Russia directly and very clearly.

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