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

White House: No ‘Firm Confirmation’ That China Is Sending Assault Weapons, Body Armor to Russia
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during the daily press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, on Feb. 27, 2023. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
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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.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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