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US President Joe Biden on Friday warned his Chinese counterpart that Beijing would pay a steep price if it supports Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. During the phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Biden laid out the “implications and consequences” if Beijing backed Russia’s attack, according to the White House. “The president underscored his support for a diplomatic solution to the crisis,” the White House said. “The two leaders also agreed on the importance of maintaining open lines of communication, to manage the competition between our two countries.” The almost two-hour call between Biden and Xi comes at a time...
