The White House of the United States was wary of the imminent state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Russia.
White House National Security Council (NSC) Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby appeared on Fox News Sunday on the 19th (local time) and said, “The attempt to disrupt the rules-based order established by the United States and many of its allies and partners since World War II is a matter of China and Russia’s national security strategy.”
He points out that China and Russia do not like the existing international order. “They want to rewrite the rules of the game globally,” said Kirby Coordinator. “They have strengthened their relationships and cooperation with each other.”
In particular, he said, “China did not condemn (Vladimir) Putin’s invasion of Ukraine,” and “China still buys Russian oil and energy resources.” China also agrees that the war in Ukraine is the West’s fault.
Regarding the meeting between President Xi and President Putin, Coordinator Kirby also said, “Even if there is a call for a ceasefire of some kind, it will not be accepted.” .
“All of this is to give Putin more time,” he said. “We want President Xi to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on the phone. “Because China needs to listen to Ukraine’s point of view as well.”
The possibility of passing US President Joe Biden and President Xi was left open. Coordinator Kirby emphasized that “President (Biden) wants to keep the line of communication with China open,” and that President Biden wants to arrange an opportunity to talk to President Xi.
Kirby’s coordinator, however, did not disclose the exact timing of the call, saying, “(The call) will be made at the right time.” “It is important for the two leaders to keep lines of communication open, especially when tensions between the two countries are high,” he said.
Meanwhile, Coordinator Kirby dismissed with “no” concerns that the United States could fall behind in relation to China’s aggressive defense budget increase in an interview that day. “The United States will maintain the world’s most advanced military capabilities,” he explained.
In particular, referring to the recently released fiscal year 2024 budget plan, he said, “We are very committed to the threats and challenges that our defense strategy must prepare for.” It will be,” he emphasized.
“I look forward to communicating with Congress about this budget over the next days and weeks,” he added.
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Source: Donga
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