In response to growing Ukrainian accusations about its potential military support for Moscow, China swiftly denied reports suggesting it is supplying Russian arms factories.

Beijing reaffirmed its strict neutrality in the Ukraine conflict, rejecting what it called “political manipulation.”

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During a regular press conference in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that “China has never provided lethal weapons to either party in the conflict and strictly controls materials with dual-use potential.”

She added that “the Ukrainian side is well aware of this,” implying Kyiv fully understands China’s stance, and dismissed the accusations against her country as “baseless.”

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The Chinese response followed comments made Monday by the head of Ukraine’s foreign intelligence service, who claimed that China supplies “a range of key products” to around 20 Russian military factories — a move he saw as an attempt to bolster Russia’s industrial capabilities amid Western sanctions.

Although Beijing seeks to present itself as a neutral mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, its deepening ties with Moscow since the war’s onset have raised concerns both in the West and in Kyiv.

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These latest Chinese statements are part of a recurring defensive posture aimed at easing international criticism of its stance on the war — particularly in light of Western reports suggesting China may be providing indirect technical or industrial support to Russia, though not lethal weaponry per se.

Today’s denial by Beijing appears to be part of its ongoing efforts to avoid an open confrontation with either Ukraine or the West, especially amid continued American and European pressure not to undermine the sanctions imposed on Russia.

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