US Officials Warn of China's Support for Russia's Military Expansion Amid Ukraine Conflict

China is reportedly providing significant support to Russia's defense industrial base, including machine tools, drone and turbojet engines, and technology for cruise missiles, microelectronics, and nitrocellulose, which is impacting Russia's ability to continue its assault on Ukraine. US officials are urging China to stop this support, as it compensates for setbacks Russia's defense industry faced due to US sanctions. Despite warnings from the US and its allies, China continues to provide non-lethal support to Russia, prompting the Biden administration to issue warnings and take actions targeting third country banks facilitating support to the Russian defense industrial base.