These mark the first US sanctions on Chinese entities «directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms,» the US Treasury Department said.
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller added: «this was the first time we actually saw a Chinese company manufacturing a weapon itself that then was used on the battlefield by Russia.»
China and Russia have drawn closer since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Beijing maintains that it is neutral on the conflict, but Western governments including the US argue that China's diplomatic and economic support helps to sustain Moscow's war of aggression.
Beijing hit back against the measures Friday, saying it «firmly opposes the United States' illegal unilateral sanctions on Chinese companies and absolutely does not accept the its groundless accusations and pressure».
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