China Refutes US Allegations of Supplying Arms to Russia

Chinese foreign ministry denounces US unilateral sanctions against Chinese companies  

Sun Jan 19 2025
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Islamabad: Chinese foreign ministry has denied US accusations that Beijing supplied weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine.

“China has never provided lethal weapons to any party of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in a daily press briefing in Beijing.

The denial came as the US sanctioned three organisations and an individual for alleged production of drones reportedly used in Russia’s war on Ukraine.

He said China exercises strict export control over dual-use articles, including drones, and opposes using civilian drones for military purposes.

China has never provided lethal weapons to any party of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.” – Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

The sanctioned entities are Chinese-based Xiamen Limbach Aircraft Engine Co., Redlepus Vector Industry Shenzhen Co., and Russia-based Limited Liability Company Trading House Vector, according to the Treasury Department.

US sanctions

“China firmly opposes the US imposing illegal unilateral sanctions against Chinese companies and does not accept groundless accusation and pressure from the US,” Mao said

He urged the US to “immediately stop using the Ukraine issue to smear or put pressure on China or impose illegal unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction on Chinese entities and individuals.”

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