Beijing Warned Against Sending Russia Lethal Aid for Ukraine War, Says U.S. Ambassador to China

Pallets holding munitions are transported off an aircraft cargo loader into a Boeing 747 at Travis Air Force Base, California, on April 26, 2022. US Air Force Photo

The United States has “been unmistakably clear” in warning China against providing Russia with lethal weapons in its war with Ukraine, the American ambassador to Beijing said Tuesday.

“What we need to see from China is to push Russia to remove its troops” from Ukraine and put an end to the Kremlin’s missile and drone attacks on...

https://news.usni.org/2023/05/02/beijing-warned-against-sending-russia-lethal-aid-for-ukraine-war-says-u-s-ambassador-to-china

Philippine Coast Guard Cutters, Chinese Warship Almost Collide in South China Sea

BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4402)

A People’s Liberation Army Navy corvette challenged two Philippine Coast Guard cutters during a patrol in the South China Sea, according to officials in Manilla.

The Philippine Coast Guard ships also reported aggressive maneuvers by China Coast Guard vessels, in addition to identifying over 100 Chinese Maritime Militia ships operating in the area of its patrol, according to the release.

PCG patrol vessels BRP Malapascua (MRRV-4402) and BRP Malabrigo (MRRV-4403) patrolled...

https://news.usni.org/2023/05/01/philippine-coast-guard-cutters-chinese-warship-almost-collide-in-south-china-sea