Beijing has never supplied lethal weapons to Moscow or Kiev, the Chinese Foreign Ministry has said
China has not been providing lethal weapons to either Russia or Ukraine, and has strict controls on the export of dual-use items, including drones, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated at a press briefing on Friday.
The declaration came after the US on Thursday slapped sanctions on two Chinese firms that make drone engines and parts. Washington claims the companies ship their products to Russia, enabling the country’s military to attack Ukraine with long-range unmanned aerial vehicles.
The US has for the first time imposed sanctions on…