China to 'dance' between Russia, Western economic ties, says senior US official – CNA

WASHINGTON: China is likely to offer some support to Russia’s economy amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, but will engage in a “dance” to maintain economic ties with Europe and the United States, a senior White House official said on Friday (Mar 25). The United States has warned of significant consequences if Beijing offers material support to Russia for its war in Ukraine, or provides an economic lifeline to Moscow in the face of large-scale Western sanctions. Mira Rapp-Hooper, director for the Indo-Pacific at the White House National Security Council, told an online panel discussion that driving a wedge between Russia…