US media “Politico” cited trade and customs data on the 16th and pointed out that, including aBeijingMany mainland Chinese companies, including state-owned enterprises belonging to the authorities, have submittedRussiaThe unit sent 1,000 assault rifles and other equipment that could be used for military purposes, including drone parts and body armor, but a Pentagon spokesman said the United States had not yet received any intelligence that China has provided Russia for use.ukraineFatal Aid.
According to reports, the data provided by the customs information collection company “Import Genius” shows that the delivery time of the central enterprises is from June to December 2022. Among them, China North Industries Group Corporation Ltd., one of the largest state-owned defense contractors in mainland China, shipped rifles to a Russian company that also has business dealings with the Russian government and military in June 2022.
The report states that these “CQ-A” assault rifles are copies of the M16 rifles made in the US. In addition to armed police forces in mainland China, there are reported to be armed forces from the Philippines, South Sudan and Paraguay. In use. However, in data obtained by “Politico,” these rifles are labeled as “civilian shotguns.” In addition, at the end of 2022, the Russian unit received 12 batches of drone parts from central enterprises and more than 12 tons of ground-based body armor through Turkey.
While the customs data does not show that Beijing is selling large quantities of weapons to Moscow specifically to aid in the war, it does reveal that China is supplying previously uncertified “dual-use” equipment to Russian companies. Which can also be used in Ukraine A. Commercial products for the battlefield. At the same time, it not only confirms for the first time that China is sending rifles and body armor to Russian companies, but also shows that drones and related parts are still being shipped.
The National Security Council did not comment on the records revealed in the Politico report. US Defense Department spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder answered relevant questions at a press conference the same day, saying that the US has not yet seen any lethal aid from China to Russia for use on the Ukraine battlefield. “It’s something we’re watching closely.”
“I know there have been some media reports talking about some trade deals, which alone is not unusual, China shares trade ties with Russia, but the main point is that we have not yet seen any fatal Help,” Ryder said. From China to Russia, it was used on the Ukrainian battlefield.”
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