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Is China helping Russia in the Ukraine war?

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China is supporting Russia in the Ukraine war by supplying dual-use goods, including drone components, chemicals, and machinery, despite claiming neutrality. Evidence shows Chinese technology is present in Russian military operations.

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Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines

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  • Russia's largest drone and missile attack on Ukraine used components from Chinese suppliers. 11s
  • China's economic and diplomatic ties with Russia have grown since the Ukraine invasion. 23s
  • Ukrainian intelligence reports that Chinese firms export dual-use goods to Russian defense plants. 1m 8s
  • Investigations found 97 Chinese suppliers providing components for Russian drones. 1m 23s
  • China claims neutrality and strict controls, but evidence suggests ongoing support for Russia. 1m 57s
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Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines
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DW News
3 hours ago
Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines

Many key components in Russia's drones come from Chinese suppliers, despite Western sanctions.

Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines
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DW News
3 hours ago
Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines

Chinese firms export goods with dual commercial and military purposes to Russia, including gunpowder, chemicals, machinery, and components for defense plants.

Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines
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DW News
3 hours ago
Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines

An investigation identified 97 Chinese suppliers providing key components for Russian drones, such as engines, microchips, and camera lenses.

Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines
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Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines

Chinese-made engines are covertly shipped via front companies to a Russian state-owned drone manufacturer.

Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines
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Reports show China fueling Russia's war from the sidelines

China claims strict controls and neutrality, but Ukrainian intelligence reports Chinese-made components and drones on the battlefield.

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