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China’s growing economic support for Russia, including oil exports and dual-use tech, fuels Moscow’s war effort and frustrates Europe, despite sanctions and diplomatic pressure.
As Ukraine’s war enters its fifth year, Europe is increasingly frustrated by China’s deepening economic and technological support for Russia, which has become crucial to Moscow’s war effort.
While China has not provided direct military aid, it now accounts for over 40% of Russia’s oil exports, supplies dual-use goods like microelectronics, and facilitates trade in rubles and yuan, helping Russia evade Western sanctions.
Despite expanded EU sanctions and diplomatic pressure, enforcement gaps limit impact, and strong trade ties—$785 billion in 2024—keep Europe cautious about escalating measures.
European officials say Beijing’s strategy benefits from diverting European focus from Asia, with minimal economic fallout so far, leaving leaders struggling to balance economic interests with strategic goals.
El creciente apoyo económico de China a Rusia, incluidas las exportaciones de petróleo y tecnología de doble uso, alimenta el esfuerzo de guerra de Moscú y frustra a Europa, a pesar de las sanciones y la presión diplomática.