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51 Chinese nationals reportedly join Russian forces in Ukraine
Russian media have identified 51 Chinese nationals who reportedly passed through Moscow's military recruitment center from June 2023 to May 2024 to serve under contract with Russian forces. This marks the first confirmed count of Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine.
According to an article in the media outlet Vazhniye Istorii (Important Stories), 31 individuals approached the center in 2023 and 20 did so in 2024. The majority reportedly arrived in Russia shortly …
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Captured Chinese soldier chooses Ukraine over returning to Russia due to safety concerns
The Chinese soldier captured by the Ukrainian Forces voiced his preference to remain in Ukraine rather than be exchanged back to Russia, citing safety concerns, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The latest segment of the soldier's interrogation was released on April 10 on President Zelensky's official Telegram channel. According to documents previously published by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), the soldier in the video is identified as Chang Renbo. In his testimony, he …
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China denies military involvement in Ukraine amid reports of captured nationals
China has not deployed its military personnel to Ukraine to fight alongside Russia, and Beijing insists its citizens avoid getting involved in any hostilities, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Wednesday, April 9. This response came amid reports of alleged Chinese mercenaries being captured by Ukrainian forces.
"The Chinese government has consistently urged its citizens to stay away from conflict zones, and to avoid involvement in any form, specifically abstaining from …
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China seeks role in Ukraine peacekeeping mission amid EU diplomatic talks
Chinese diplomats have reportedly been probing European Union politicians about including Beijing in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, reports Die Welt, citing an unnamed EU diplomat. While the specifics of these conversations, referred to as "delicate," remain undisclosed, the interest shown by Chinese representatives underscores the complexity of geopolitical maneuvers amidst the ongoing conflict.
According to the source, Chinese diplomats approached EU representatives to discuss the …
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Chinese companies invest in occupied Ukrainian territories amid Russia’s financial struggles
Several private Chinese companies have begun operations in temporarily occupied areas of Ukraine, supplying essential equipment and helping rebuild destroyed factories, reports NV, suggesting that these business activities likely have the backing of the Chinese Communist Party. Chinese entrepreneurs from varying sectors such as energy, agriculture, and light industry are traveling to these regions to form joint Chinese-Russian companies and are actively seeking local workers.
"Currently, …
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Strategic shift: China's new trade restrictions on Russia signal U.S. influence
China continues to ship goods to Russia under previously paid contracts but refuses new deliveries. Under the new regulations, Chinese companies will be subject to a 25% tax on dual-use goods exported to Russia. This list includes essential IT equipment like servers and components and has already created tension in Russia.
Furthermore, the sale of argon gas for welding is restricted, with contracts continuing but no new agreements being made. Critical sectors like technology, defense, …
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Russia's Su-57 makes debut at airshow China 2024
For the first time, Russia's fifth-generation Su-57 fighter will participate in the Airshow China 2024, hosted in Zhuhai from November 12-17. The jet has already landed at the venue, capturing significant attention from local media and the public.
Apart from its testing in Syria, this marks the debut of the Su-57 at an international event. Designed for multi-role operations, the aircraft can engage both aerial and ground or sea targets.
With an ability to track up to 60 targets and attack 16 …
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Power of Siberia 2: a risky gamble for Russia's gas future amid looming global oversupply
In a bid to recover from the loss of the European gas market, which had been a major source of revenue for the Russian budget for many years, the Kremlin is desperately trying to boost gas supplies to Asia. Moscow is especially keen on ramping up its gas exports to China and has been in lengthy discussions with the Chinese about building the "Power of Siberia – 2" pipeline. However, experts warn that this move might have an adverse effect on Russia.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has …
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Chinese companies limit raw material exports to Russian pharma amid sanctions
Amid a backdrop of international sanctions, Chinese companies are reportedly limiting shipments of raw materials to Russian pharmaceutical manufacturers. This development comes as a result of the latest restrictions that target specific trade codes related to intermediates, assets, and reagents now barred from entering Russia. The information was shared by Alexander Semenov, president of the Russian pharmaceutical company Aktivny Komponent, during remarks at the BIOTECH-PROM 2024 forum, …
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Kyiv: China is a major supplier of military components to Russia
Approximately 60 percent of foreign components for Russian armaments used in the war against Ukraine are supplied through China, according to Vladyslav Vlasiuk, an advisor to the Office of the President of Ukraine. Speaking to journalists in Brussels on Tuesday, September 24, Vlasiuk said, "If we take all conventional weapons and tally up the foreign components, about 60 percent come from China. We've had lengthy discussions with some manufacturers about this. I'd say China is the biggest …