Joe Biden in Xi Jinping: China’s support for Russian invasion of Ukraine will have consequences

The President of the USA Joe Biden stressed to his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping“The implications and consequences” for its country, in the event that Beijing provides material support to the Russiaat a time when it is attacking Ukrainian cities and civilians, according to the White House.

This news was broadcast tonight by APE BPE, citing Reuters and AFP, in relation to video conferencing that the two leaders had earlier today. Until now, Washington had not provided official information on the content of the contacts, which, however, were reported by Chinese state media.

According to these, Xi Jinping called for an end to the war in Ukraine “as soon as possible” and support for Russia-NATO dialogue efforts, including.

The White House, for its part, says that “President Joe Biden reiterates support for diplomatic solution to crisis” and that “the two leaders also agreed to maintain open channels of communication in order to manage competition between the two countries».

At the same time, a high-ranking American official confirmed – According to the above sources – that the US President told his Chinese counterpart that China will face consequences not only from the US, but also from the wider world, if Beijing offers material support to Russia in its war against Ukraine.

The official, who briefed reporters on the nearly two-hour communication between Biden and Xi, noted that the discussion between the two leaders “it was immediate, substantial and detailed».

«We will see what decisions China will make in the coming days and weeks“, Stressed, finally, the same official.