
Chinese Government Restrains Putin, Curbs High-Tech Exports
Chinese Government new export curbs cut off Russia’s access to precision tools vital for weapons production, signaling strain in their once-tight alliance.
China has imposed new restrictions on exports of high-precision manufacturing equipment to Russia, delivering a major setback to President Vladimir Putin’s military-industrial complex and casting fresh doubt on the strength of the two nations’ strategic partnership.
According to reports from Russian industry insiders, Beijing has tightened export rules on machine tools with an accuracy of 3–4 microns — equipment crucial for producing advanced weapons and military components.
The development was confirmed by Ildar Nuriyev, head of the …