United States President Joe Biden on Friday told the press that he believes China is yet to send arms to Russia for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference during his Canada visit, Biden said that while Beijing hasn't yet sent arms to Moscow, it "doesn't mean they won't" and that he doesn't take Russia or China "lightly."

"I've been hearing now for the past three months (that) China is going to provide significant weapons to Russia... They haven't yet. Doesn't mean they won't, but they haven't yet," he said.

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As per AFP, the US President suggested that reports of rapprochement between the two nations had probably been "exaggerated," and said that "I don't take China lightly. I don't take Russia lightly."&nbsp;

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Pointing to US security alliances like Quad, he stressed the strong ties among Western democracies and said that "if anything's happened, the West has coalesced significantly more."

His statement comes just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow, during which he met his Russian counterpart&nbsp;Vladimir Putin. The two allies hailed "the special nature" of their relations.

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Biden also commented on US' Thursday airstrikes against Iran-backed forces. Talking about the strikes which were made in retaliation to an attack that killed an American contractor and wounded five US troops, Biden said his nation is prepared to "act forcefully to protect American citizens.

"Make no mistake: the United States does not...seek conflict with Iran, but be prepared for us to act forcefully to protect our people," he said.

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United States President Joe Biden on Friday told the press that he believes China is yet to send arms to Russia for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference during his Canada visit, Biden said that while Beijing hasn't yet sent arms to Moscow, it "doesn't mean they won't" and that he doesn't take Russia or China "lightly.

United States President Joe Biden on Friday told the press that he believes China is yet to send arms to Russia for Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a press conference during his Canada visit, Biden said that while Beijing hasn't yet sent arms to Moscow, it "doesn't mean they won't" and that he doesn't take Russia or China "lightly." "I've been hearing now for the past three months (that) China is going to provide significant weapons to Russia... They haven't yet. Doesn't mean they won't, but they haven't yet," he said. Watch | Biden visits Canada: Defence, energy, migration, trade on agenda As per AFP, the US President suggested that reports of rapprochement between the two nations had probably been "exaggerated," and said that "I don't take China lightly. I don't take Russia lightly." Also read | Biden-Trudeau meet | US, Canada pledge to stand against authoritarian regimes, unite against 'assertive China' Pointing to US security alliances like Quad, he stressed the strong ties among Western democracies and said that "if anything's happened, the West has coalesced significantly more." His statement comes just days after Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow, during which he met his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. The two allies hailed "the special nature" of their relations. Also read | US, Canada reach agreement to turn away asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings Biden also commented on US' Thursday airstrikes against Iran-backed forces. Talking about the strikes which were made in retaliation to an attack that killed an American contractor and wounded five US troops, Biden said his nation is prepared to "act forcefully to protect American citizens. "Make no mistake: the United States does not...seek conflict with Iran, but be prepared for us to act forcefully to protect our people," he said. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The United States and Canada on Friday pledged to stand together against authoritarian regimes "both at home and abroad." The vow was taken as US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met during the former's visit to Canada. As per Reuters, the two nations will fulfil this pledge in part by reducing their dependence on other countries, including "an increasingly assertive China" for critical minerals and semiconductors. Speaking to the Canadian parliament in Ottawa, the American President said he believes that Canada and US can work together to create "reliable and resilient supply chains," and that the "shared prosperity" of the two nations is connected to their "shared security."

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"I believe we have an incredible opportunity to work together, so Canada and the United States can source and supply here in North America everything we need for reliable and resilient supply chains," said Biden adding that as NATO members, the two countries would "defend every inch of NATO territory".

Also speaking at the parliament, Trudeau said that the United States and Canada must work together to build a North American market on everything from semiconductors to solar panel batteries.

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"With growing competition, including from an increasingly assertive China, there's no doubt why it matters that we turn to each other now to build up a North American market on everything from semiconductors to solar panel batteries," he said.

Reuters reports that while Canada already has an "abundance" of critical minerals used in the production of batteries and electric vehicles (EVs),&nbsp;China currently dominates the global market.

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"Our way of living is facing multiple threats at the same time," said Trudeau. As per Reuters, he&nbsp;also&nbsp;repeated three times in his speech the phrase "Security policy is climate policy is economic policy." The Canadian leader&nbsp;expressed unity with the United States in supporting Ukraine and said that the two allies must continue "to face down authoritarian threats, both at home and abroad."

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The United States and Canada on Friday pledged to stand together against authoritarian regimes "both at home and abroad." The vow was taken as US President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met during the former's visit to Canada. As per Reuters, the two nations will fulfil this pledge in part by reducing their dependence on other countries, including "an increasingly assertive China" for critical minerals and semiconductors. Speaking to the Canadian parliament in Ottawa, the American President said he believes that Canada and US can work together to create "reliable and resilient supply chains," and that the "shared prosperity" of the two nations is connected to their "shared security." Watch | Biden visits Canada: Defence, energy, migration, trade on agenda "I believe we have an incredible opportunity to work together, so Canada and the United States can source and supply here in North America everything we need for reliable and resilient supply chains," said Biden adding that as NATO members, the two countries would "defend every inch of NATO territory". Also speaking at the parliament, Trudeau said that the United States and Canada must work together to build a North American market on everything from semiconductors to solar panel batteries. Also read | US, Canada reach agreement to turn away asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings "With growing competition, including from an increasingly assertive China, there's no doubt why it matters that we turn to each other now to build up a North American market on everything from semiconductors to solar panel batteries," he said. Reuters reports that while Canada already has an "abundance" of critical minerals used in the production of batteries and electric vehicles (EVs), China currently dominates the global market. Also read | Donald Trump's former aides ordered to testify in Capitol riots probe "Our way of living is facing multiple threats at the same time," said Trudeau. As per Reuters, he also repeated three times in his speech the phrase "Security policy is climate policy is economic policy." The Canadian leader expressed unity with the United States in supporting Ukraine and said that the two allies must continue "to face down authoritarian threats, both at home and abroad." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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