Because they are inexpensive and help its employees to concentrate on higher-end labor, speeding up production and lowering costs, Moscow imports Chinese products en masse. However, if China were to stop all dual-use exports to Russia, especially car parts, local production might take the place of the majority of them. It would undoubtedly cost money and cause pain, but it would n’t be enough to undermine its military.
In any case, China is no Russia’s even facilitator. The Kremlin may rely on Iran, North Korea, and even products that have been secretly imported from the West by third parties.
CHINA’S VESTED INTEREST IN RUSSIA
Given that China has no desire to stifle Russia, it is still up for discussion about possible Chinese pressure. Ukraine has been at war for far more than two decades.
If Mr. Xi had acted if he had come to the conclusion that the Russian invasion had really endangered China’s security or well-being. Beijing’s position on this conflict’s end is unavoidable.
To be clear, China has maintained that it is a natural party in the fight in Ukraine and that it will work to promote peace talks. Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the president of Ukraine, claimed last month that Mr. Xi stated in a telephone call that he would not buy weapons to Russia.
Beijing, however, has a interest in Moscow’s victory over Ukraine.
First, Russia is the only world authority with close ties to China. Beijing may be left alone in its struggle with the United States and its fierce empire system in the event of a defeated and weakened Russia.
Likewise, a strong Russia may help balance Washington. If Mr. Xi, also, used force to resolve the Japanese conflict or another border conflicts, he would be grateful to have Vladimir Putin’s strong hand.