Exclusive-US seeks allies' backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war -sources
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WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States is sounding out close allies about the possibility of imposing new sanctions on China if Beijing provides military support to Russia for its war in Ukraine, according to four U.S. officials and other sources. It was not clear what specific sanctions Washington will propose. The U.S. Treasury Department, a lead agency on the imposition of sanctions, declined to comment.

The United States is sounding out close allies about the possibility of imposing new sanctions on China if Beijing provides military support to Russia for its war in Ukraine, according to four U.S. officials and other sources.

  • ElmLion [any]
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    2 years ago

    I mean, dumb situation, but misleading title. It does say they're looking to do it "if" Beijing provides military support. They're not claiming that's happened.

    • PosadistInevitablity [he/him]
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      2 years ago

      They sanctioned Russia before an invasion ever happened. Why would they not do another “preventative” sanction?

      Remember, the point is to sanction them, not to actually deter anything. Their words are meaningless,.

      • ElmLion [any]
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        2 years ago

        Well, seems pointless to criticise the US for something it has yet to do. If I got angry about everything they could do and 'why would they not', then I'd be even angrier indeed.