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Washington must preserve its leadership “from a position of strength,” the US Secretary of State has claimed US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has claimed the world is transitioning to a new diplomatic order in which Washington must lead the way in overcoming increasing threats from Russia and China.

Beijing has called similar claims from Washington “groundless” and “unacceptable” British Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has accused China of providing or preparing to provide military aid to Russia for use in Ukraine. Beijing has repeatedly denied playing any part in the Ukraine conflict.