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Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, some conservative hawks — like those connected with the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) — have been squawking about the need for the United States to not only pay close attention to Chinese leader Xi Jinping, lest China attack and conquer Taiwan, but also to increase aid to Taiwan.
US National Security Adviser Sullivan warned Beijing that “there will absolutely be consequences for large-scale sanctions evasion efforts or support to Russia to backfill them.”
The officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the subject, did not describe what kind of weaponry had been requested, or whether they know how China responded.
Russian officials have reportedly contacted Chinese counterparts about obtaining military equipment from the country amid the Moscow's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The West’s earlier exclusion of Russia from a peaceful and prosperous Europe now looks mistaken. It would be foolish to try the same approach over Taiwan.