Chinese CQ-A rifle (file photo)
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Chinese arms corporations have sent at least a thousand assault rifles and other equipment that can be used for military purposes to Russian organizations. We are talking, among other things, about parts for UAVs, as well as bulletproof vests, claims Politico newspaper.
The publication refers to data obtained from the customs information aggregator ImportGenius. As follows from this report, China carried out deliveries to Russia from June to December 2022. In particular, in June, assault rifles were sent to Russian companies by one of China’s largest defense contractors, China North Industries Group Corporation Limited.
Rifles CQ-A, created in the image of the M16, allegedly came to Russia marked “civilian hunting rifles.” In addition, according to Politico, the Chinese company Da-Jiang Innovations Science & Technology Co. (DJI), at the end of 2022, sent UAV parts to Russia via the UAE.
The US authorities have repeatedly warned China about the consequences of arms supplies to Russia. However, only March 3 The White House recognizedthat no signs of the transfer of weapons from Beijing to Moscow were observed.
