China’s military aid for Russia

The data from Russian customs put Beijing in a difficult spot: China apparently provided a large number of components that could also be used for military purposes. The problem: Beijing pretends not to support Russia in the war against Ukraine.

The Chinese leadership has been walking a fine line since the war in Ukraine broke out. It officially maintains a neutral position, but puts the blame on the Americans. It dismisses any knowledge about Russia’s intentions beforehand as fiction but refrains from condemning the aggression.

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