China Supplies Russia with 70% of Rocket Fuel: How It Affects the War in Ukraine.

According to ТСН: China and Russia are intensifying their cooperation, resorting to aggressive actions that could significantly impact global security. Both countries view the U.S. as their main rival and aim to expand their influence at the expense of America and its allies.

Common Goal: Imperial Ambitions

Experts note that Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are "deeply revisionist leaders." They seek to restore historical empires — Chinese and Russian. Their partnership "knows no bounds" and is confirmed by over 40 personal meetings. The primary unifying desire is to remove the U.S. from its position as the world leader.

How China Helps Kill Ukrainians

Research shows that since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, China has significantly increased exports of "high-priority goods," such as computer chips, machines, radars, and sensors that Russia cannot produce independently in sufficient quantities.

Information about this assistance has palpable consequences on the battlefield:

• Thanks to Chinese exports, Russia tripled the production of Iskander-M ballistic missiles from 2023 to 2024.

• In 2024, China supplied 70% of Russia's ammonium perchlorate imports, a key component of rocket fuel.

• Beijing supplies drone casings, lithium batteries, and fiber optic cables that are necessary for manufacturing drones capable of countering electronic warfare assets.

What Russia Provides in Return

The cooperation between the countries is mutual. Moscow is likely providing assistance to Beijing in the development of a new submarine (Type 096) with ballistic missiles, supplying technology for its engines.

There is also confirmed data that Russia agreed to sell China equipment that could be used for a potential invasion of Taiwan, including lightweight amphibious vehicles, self-propelled anti-tank guns, and landing systems.

Main Discrepancy: The North Korean Factor

Despite close cooperation, certain contradictions remain between China and Russia. The Chinese leadership expresses concern over the rapprochement between Russia and North Korea.

"Beijing is reluctant to assist Pyongyang with its nuclear program, while Russia actively supports it," the article notes.

The strengthening of North Korea's missile capabilities with Moscow's support creates additional risks for the region that do not always align with China's interests. The author summarizes that despite these frictions, the trend of rapprochement between both countries remains clear and threatening.

It is worth noting that China has expressed its intention to support all efforts that promote peace, promising to find a "current impetus" for settling the war in Ukraine.

China and Russia continue to strengthen their relations, actively cooperating in the defense sector and technology exchange, raising concerns in the international community. Observing this development, experts emphasize the importance of closely monitoring the situation, as the interaction between these countries could significantly affect global geopolitical balances and security.