Sec. Blinken made clear that U.S. concerns about China extend beyond espionage, saying he had voiced his 'growing concern' that Beijing may be considering providing military aid to Russia.
He told ABC's "This Week" Beijing is considering providing lethal aid to Moscow.Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaks about the earthquake in Turkey and Syria, during a news conference with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, Feb. 8, 2023, at the State Department in Washington.Over an hourlong conversation this weekend, the top diplomats from China and the U.S.
The lengthy discussion showcased deep fractures between the two superpowers and prompted fears that what's often described as the world's most consequential bilateral relationship could be deteriorating to dangerous lows. In fact, in the days since the aircraft was shot down off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4, China has only doubled down on its claims that the balloon was a harmless, unmanned civilian vehicle -- an explanation that directly conflicts with U.S. assessments.
"Martha, I can't speak to their original intent," Blinken said. But he stressed that once the balloon was over the country, "the balloon attempted to surveil very critical, important military installations."
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