Posted 2/24/2024, 2:00:10 PM
US Cautions Allies on Deepening China Ties Amid Heightened Rivalry
- US warns allies against getting too close to China amid intensifying US-China rivalry
- Blinken said "if you're not at the table, you're on the menu", meaning countries could face consequences for not siding with the US
- Remarks seen as call for solidarity from US allies, not direct attack on China
- China state media criticizes Blinken for "zero-sum game mentality"
- US concerned about major European economies like Germany and France seeking closer China ties