U.S. Urges China to Halt Support for Russia’s War Effort at U.N. Meeting

At a United Nations Security Council session on Ukraine, the United States directly called on China to cease enabling Russia’s military operations through the export of dual-use goods. Acting U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Dorothy Shea, stated that Chinese-manufactured components are consistently found in Russian drones, weapons, and vehicles deployed against Ukraine, despite Beijing’s claims of strict export controls.
Responding to the accusations, China’s Deputy U.N. Ambassador Geng Shuang firmly denied any involvement in the conflict, emphasizing that China has neither supplied lethal weapons nor violated international controls on dual-use materials. Geng accused the U.S. of attempting to deflect responsibility and urged Washington to contribute more constructively to peace efforts rather than fueling confrontation.
The exchange followed a Reuters report revealing that Chinese-made drone engines are being secretly routed to Russia under the guise of “industrial refrigeration units,” allegedly in violation of Western sanctions. Shea asserted that if China genuinely supports peace, it must stop aiding Russia’s aggression, highlighting growing tensions between Washington and Beijing over the Ukraine war.
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