WASHINGTON: US Secretary Of State Antony Blinken China was warned by the United States its Support material Russia”It’s War” against Sanctions against Ukraine are possible and condemned “unacceptable violation” The alleged Chinese takeover of American sovereignty spy balloon He met with him BeijingThe highest diplomat in the country Wang Yi.
Blinken and Wang Talks were conducted on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference, Germany.
“The Secretary directly spoke to the unacceptable violation of US sovereignty and international law by the PRC high-altitude surveillance balloon in US territorial airspace, underscoring that this irresponsible act must never occur again,” Ned Price, spokesperson for the State Department, said.
“During the meeting, Blinken made clear the United States will not stand for any violation of our sovereignty, and that the Chinese high-altitude surveillance balloon programme — which has intruded into the airspace of more than 40 countries across five continents — has been exposed to the world,” He stated.
Relationships between the US and China is strained following Washington’s statements Beijing Fly to spy balloon Over America, before US fighter planes shot it down at President Joe Biden’s order.
It balloon incident prompted Blinken Postpone your planned trip to Beijing. It was the fifth visit of a US secretary to China since 2005. and Both nations saw this as an opportunity to strengthen their already strained relations.
After hours, they met with the senior officials. Wang On Saturday, renewed BeijingThe US is being criticized for ignoring what Washington calls a Chinese issue spy balloonAt the German conference, she argued that this move does not point to US strength.
“The actions don’t show that the US is big and strong, but describe the exact opposite,” Wang said.
Blinken The also increased the RussiaDuring his meeting with Ukraine, he declared war on Ukraine WangDirector of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs.
“On Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine, the Secretary warned about the implications and consequences if China provides material support to Russia or assistance with systemic sanctions evasion,” The price was not disclosed.
Blinken Pyongyang’s latest attempt to destabilize the world by testing ICBMs by North Korea was also condemned. and It was stressed that responsible powers are needed to address such serious international problems.
The meeting will be recorded. Blinken The US reiterated that the longstanding policy of ‘One China’ had not been changed. and He emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and The spokesperson stated that there was stability in Taiwan Strait.
“The Secretary reiterated President Biden’s statements that the United States will compete and will unapologetically stand up for our values and interests, but that we do not want conflict with the PRC (People’s Republic of China) and are not looking for a new Cold War,” The price was not disclosed.
Blinken It was important to maintain diplomatic dialogue, it was stressed and He said that communication lines should be open at all times.