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- China is facing the prospect of further G7 sanctions.
- The G7 has accused it of helping arm Russia against Ukraine.
- Balancing its support for Russia with its European trading ties is becoming tricky for China.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg this week warned China it faces a stark choice if it continues backing Russia's Ukraine invasion.
"Publicly, President Xi has tried to create the impression that he's taking a back seat in this conflict to avoid sanctions and keep trade flowing," Stoltenberg said.
"But the reality is that China's fueling the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II.