The words of US Secretary of State Blinken after negotiations in Beijing reveal the tactics of US policy towards China.
1. China-US relations are the most important international relations for the United States. The United States is ready to make concessions on many issues important to China.
2. But the United States demands that China stop supporting Russia as an ultimatum. If China does not follow US orders, then the US will put pressure on China with sanctions.
3. Blinken conveyed this tough message specifically 3 weeks before the negotiations between Xi and Putin in Beijing.
4. It reminds of Don Corleone in The Godfather. Recognize our power – and we will do you a lot of good.
5. China will disagree. But China won’t answer with a hard No.