Washington: China seems determined to use force in Taiwan. Russia's experience with Ukraine has influenced Beijing's calculations about when and how to invade. Although Burns stated that China is not willing to offer military support to Russia despite its rhetorical backing, he also said that China has increased its purchases of Russian energy, but that China is careful to avoid Western sanctions.
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