China exports weapons and body armor to Russia.

Chinese companies, including one linked to the Communist Party, have been shipping assault rifles, drone parts, and body armor to Russia between June and December 2022, according to customs data obtained by Politico. It is unclear if the equipment is being sent to aid Russia's war effort in Ukraine, as it can be labeled as "dual-use." The US has warned that any nation found aiding Russia will face severe economic sanctions.