White House: No ‘Firm Confirmation’ That China Is Sending Assault Weapons, Body Armor to Russia

WASHINGTON—Chinese companies, including ones with direct links to the regime in Beijing, are reportedly sending assault rifles, body armor, and drone parts to Russia. Chinese firms have exported 1,000 assault rifles and other equipment to Moscow that could be used in the conflict with Ukraine, according to a new report by Politico.
When asked about these claims, White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said that there is no firm evidence that China is sending lethal weapons that could result in sanctions against the regime or Chinese entities.
“I’ve seen that press reporting, but I can’t confirm that,” Kirby told The Epoch Times. “We don’t think that China has taken lethal assistance off the table, but we haven’t seen firm confirmation that they’re moving in that direction.”…}