China criticizes US sanctions as 'illegal'
According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning, Beijing has not provided lethal weapons to either side in the Ukraine conflict. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry has stated that China has not supplied lethal weapons to either Moscow or Kiev. During a press briefing on Friday, spokeswoman Mao Ning emphasized that China maintains strict controls on the export of dual-use items, including drones.
This statement followed the announcement by the US on Thursday of sanctions against two Chinese firms that manufacture drone engines and parts. The US alleges that these companies have been shipping their products to Russia, thereby supporting the country's military operations against Ukraine with long-range unmanned aerial vehicles.
For the first time, the US has imposed sanctions on Chinese entities that it claims are “directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms,” according to a statement from the US Treasury.
Mao Ning reiterated, “China has never provided lethal weapons to either party of the Ukrainian conflict. Beijing strictly controls the export of dual-use products, including drones, and opposes the use of civilian drones for military purposes.” She described the US sanctions on Chinese companies as “illegal, unilateral,” and called on Washington to cease using the Ukraine situation to “smear and pressure” Beijing.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, also condemned the “false accusations” made by the US regarding China’s trade with Russia. He pointed out that the US “continues to pour unprecedented military aid into Ukraine,” labeling the policy as “typical double standard, and extremely hypocritical and irresponsible.”
In July, China announced a ban on the export of all civilian drones that could potentially be used for military purposes, amidst Western allegations of its role as a supplier to Russia of materials applicable to weapons production.
In September, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the country aims to increase drone production ten-fold this year compared to 2023, and also noted that efforts are underway to boost domestic drone production capacity.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
This statement followed the announcement by the US on Thursday of sanctions against two Chinese firms that manufacture drone engines and parts. The US alleges that these companies have been shipping their products to Russia, thereby supporting the country's military operations against Ukraine with long-range unmanned aerial vehicles.
For the first time, the US has imposed sanctions on Chinese entities that it claims are “directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms,” according to a statement from the US Treasury.
Mao Ning reiterated, “China has never provided lethal weapons to either party of the Ukrainian conflict. Beijing strictly controls the export of dual-use products, including drones, and opposes the use of civilian drones for military purposes.” She described the US sanctions on Chinese companies as “illegal, unilateral,” and called on Washington to cease using the Ukraine situation to “smear and pressure” Beijing.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington, also condemned the “false accusations” made by the US regarding China’s trade with Russia. He pointed out that the US “continues to pour unprecedented military aid into Ukraine,” labeling the policy as “typical double standard, and extremely hypocritical and irresponsible.”
In July, China announced a ban on the export of all civilian drones that could potentially be used for military purposes, amidst Western allegations of its role as a supplier to Russia of materials applicable to weapons production.
In September, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the country aims to increase drone production ten-fold this year compared to 2023, and also noted that efforts are underway to boost domestic drone production capacity.
Debra A Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
