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China has boosted sales of mechanical parts to Russia used for military equipment in its war against Ukraine , anonymous U.S. officials toldChina is providing Russia with equipment used to build drones, cruise missiles, and optical parts of tanks and other armored vehicles, officials told the Associated Press and Bloomberg, speaking on the condition of anonymity, as Russia ’s war in Ukraine pushes into its third year.
Those officials are also urging Chinese firms to cease sales to Russia, and asking Western allies to pressure China to cut off its support, which is allegedly sent through a group of Chinese companies including Hikvision, Wuhan Global Sensor Technology and Wuhan Tongsheng Technology, the outlets reported.
Roughly 90% of Russia’s microelectronics came from China last year, the anonymous officials told the AP, saying the components were also used in aircraft and adding China and Russia have been working together to produce other aerial vehicles in Russia, using Chinese-produced nitrocellulose.Chinese companies and firms that support Russia’s war could face sanctions from the U.S., with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellenin a press conference this week the U.S. is prepared to punish supporters.
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