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Biden team hardens view of China tilting toward Putin on Ukraine

According to several people familiar with the matter, China's muted response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine has hardened views within the Biden administration that President Xi Jinping may be moving closer to supporting Moscow as the conflict continues.

Chinese officials have dismissed U.S. allegations that Russia sought military assistance from Beijing, including armed drones, shortly after the invasion began.