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View all search resultsBiden warns Xi of "consequences" if China supports Russia on Ukraine
The video call, the first talks between the two leaders since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, took place amid growing concerns in Washington that Beijing is considering directly assisting Moscow with military equipment to use in the conflict.
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In this image released by the White House, US President Joe Biden (left) speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping (on screen) from the White House in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2022. Chinese leader Xi said war is (AFP/The White House)
U
S President Joe Biden on Friday warned his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping of the "consequences" Beijing will face if it steps in to support Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while Xi expressed hope for an early cease-fire but apparently avoided characterizing Russia as the aggressor.
The video call, the first talks between the two leaders since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, took place amid growing concerns in Washington that Beijing is considering directly assisting Moscow with military equipment to use in the conflict.
US officials were unclear as to whether China offered any guarantees that would address their concerns.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told a press conference later in the day, "Obviously actions are a key part of what we'll be watching."
"China has to make a decision for themselves about where they want to stand and how they want the history books to look at them and view their actions," she said.
During the two-hour talks, Biden described the "implications and consequences if China provides material support to Russia as it conducts brutal attacks against Ukrainian cities and civilians," the White House said in a press release.
Biden underscored his support for a diplomatic resolution to the crisis, while the two leaders agreed on the importance of maintaining open lines of communication and working to manage the competition between the world's largest and second-largest economies.
