14/ This is far from a complete list, but the volumes speak for themselves: whether entire engines or the parts to build them, Russia’s Shahed program depends almost entirely on China. What Moscow calls 100% local production is, in practice, just an assembly of Chinese parts.
15/ Chinese exporters appear fully aware of the end use. In some customs records, they explicitly listed the purpose as “Special Military Operation." For example, this happened with lithium-polymer batteries shipment by Shandong Xinyilu International Trade.
16/ When it comes to sanctions, the picture is murky. Many of these firms are sanctioned, but rarely in unison. Some are sanctioned by the U.S. but not the EU, others by Ukraine and the EU but not Washington. The gaps leave plenty of room for business to operate
17/ China, while not a direct participant in the war, plays a critical role by supplying Russia’s military industry with components essential to sustaining this model of warfare. Over time, such cooperation will carry growing risks for both regional security and the West.
18/ We have released the full version of this article, with more details, sources, references, direct links, and extensive data. This versions gives a deeper context and evidence for all the findings highlighted in the summary thread: frontelligence.substack.com/p/shaheds-do...
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www.bayareacouncil.org/policy/china... business.ca.gov/resources/in... "Cal state government, through GO-Biz, plays significant role promote trade, attract investment, and assist businesses involved in importing technology, including specialized components like aeronautics parts"
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State of California, the 4th largest economy in the world, invests a lot in Chinese parts of all kinds including aeronautics.