Strategic move? Blackmail? US’s risky threat to China strikes a nerve
US national security adviser warns that China will ‘absolutely’ face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions
17 March 2022 - 21:00
The Biden administration made a carefully orchestrated gamble this week, issuing a series of public and private threats to Beijing that it will face consequences if it supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine...
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