These Are the Chinese Weapon Systems Ukrainians May Face

Since the war in Ukraine began, China has been internally debating on whether to send Russia its military weapon systems.

In 2022, Beijing demurred when it saw the entire world unite to support Ukraine. What’s more, China was reportedly alarmed by the brutality of Russian battlefield tactics.

China’s president Xi Jinping even went so far as to publicly warn Putin not to use tactical nukes.

But in light of recent events between the U.S. and China, specifically concerning spy balloons, and the Biden administration’s deft maneuvering to ensure that China doesn’t get access to advanced microchips, the sentiment in China has shifted.

Many in Western intel now believe that China sees the Putin regime as an irreplaceable economic partner, and if Russia continues losing troops at its current rate, Putin, and China’s meal ticket, could be in jeopardy.

Sensing these alarming developments, the Pentagon on Wednesday pledged “consequences” for Beijing if it heeds Moscow’s desperate pleas for arms and ammunition. It is interesting that the announcement of “consequences” came from the Pentagon, suggesting military consequences, instead of the State Department.

Regardless, China’s Wang Yi, the most senior foreign policy official in the Communist Party, is traveling to Moscow for meetings with Putin this week. And Xi Jinping plans to visit later this spring.