Washington Seeks to Drum Up Support for Sanctions on China

The Joe Biden administration is pressuring allies to sanction China if Beijing decides to send arms to Russia, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Top American officials have claimed the Chinese government is considering providing weapons for Moscow’s war in Ukraine. 

According to the outlet, the talks on expanding the economic war with China are in the preliminary phase. It is unclear what sectors of Beijing’s economy the US will seek to blacklist. The White House hopes at least its allies in the Group of 7 will agree to sanction Beijing. 

In recent weeks, American officials have renewed accusations that Beijing could provide weapons to Moscow. On Friday, CNN reported three unnamed sources familiar with US intelligence said China was considering sending drones and other arms, but “no final decision” had been made.