Blinken Tells China ‘World Is Watching’ Its Response to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken put pressure on China over the Ukraine crisis on March 5, telling his Chinese counterpart that the “world is watching,” amid Beijing’s continued refusal to condemn Russia over its military aggression against its neighbor. Blinken made the remark during a phone call with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. According to a statement, the two discussed what the State Department called “Moscow’s premeditated, unprovoked, and unjustified war against Ukraine.” “The Secretary noted the world is watching to see which nations stand up for the basic principles of freedom, self-determination, and sovereignty,” said Ned Price, State Department spokesman. “He underscored that the world is acting in unison to repudiate and respond to the Russian aggression, ensuring that Moscow will pay a high price.” Now, nearly two weeks after Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Chinese regime has refused to openly back either side. However, the …