Summary
China has limited the export of certain precision machine tools to Russia. This move aligns with U.S. efforts to weaken Russia's military capability in its conflict with Ukraine. The change has impacted trade between the two countries, with China also reducing its purchases of Russian oil and gas.
Key Facts
- China stopped some exports to Russia of machine tools crucial for military production.
- The restrictions match U.S. sanctions aimed at reducing Russia's war capabilities.
- Trade between China and Russia cooled, with a noticeable drop in exports.
- Chinese exports to Russia decreased by 16.4% in August compared to the previous year.
- Total China-Russia trade fell nearly 9% in the first eight months of 2025.
- China's oil imports from Russia decreased by 11% from January to May.
- No public statements have been made by Russian or Chinese governments about these restrictions.
