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Beijing Is Powering Russia’s Drone War, NATO Says—80% of Critical Parts Made in China (united24media.com)
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A senior NATO official told reporters in Brussels that China remains a linchpin in sustaining Russia’s defense industry—a relationship NATO says has become a decisive factor enabling Moscow to wage the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi reported on October 14.

According to the official, roughly 80% of the critical electronic components used in Russian drones and other modern systems are manufactured in China. He also said Beijing has supplied Russia with more than $20 billion in production tools, components, and consumables since 2023—shipments that, in NATO’s assessment, have materially expanded Moscow’s ability to produce tanks, armored vehicles, and missiles.

“About 80% of the critical electronic components used in Russian drones and other modern equipment are made in China. Since 2023 Russia has purchased more than $20 billion in manufacturing tools, components, and consumables,” the official said.

NATO officials described Beijing’s assistance as multi-faceted: direct exports of components and equipment, production by Chinese subsidiaries of Western firms, and re-exports routed through third countries. Those channels, the alliance says, have allowed Russia to scale production despite sanctions and supply-chain hurdles.

The NATO official also accused China of aiding Moscow through non-kinetic means, including disinformation and cyber operations directed at alliance members.

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[–] Hotznplotzn@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 2 weeks ago

The weaker Russia gets the easier it is for China to take back the land Russia took.

I get your point and agree, but the land wasn't taken from China but from the nations that have been living there for millennia. Neither China nor Russia have legitimate reasons to claim these peoples' soil.