China Buys Russian Weapons for Taiwan Invasion Preparation

Leaked Russian documents reveal China has been secretly buying Russian weapons to build up its air force since 2022. The move appears to be in preparation for a Taiwan invasion. The Kev Independent reported the story based on leaked Russian documents obtained by hackers. The documents say China has reportedly purchased Russian aircraft, combat vehicles, ammunition, and equipment. The sale is a means to bolster the Chinese military's paratrooper and airborne units. The Chinese military also bought armored vehicles that can be air dropped from an aircraft onto the ground. The deadline for parts of the contract is 2027, the year Chinese leader Xiinping said the country's military should be ready to invade Taiwan. China tried to conceal its payments to Russian defense manufacturers as the purchases are subject to international sanctions. Notably, military ties between China and Russia have been growing. Earlier this month, the two militaries conducted a joint anti-missile exercise. This follows their first ever joint submarine patrol in the Pacific that was carried out just months ago. Earlier this year, leaders of China, Russia, and North Korea appeared together at a massive military parade in China. Ukraine's presidential adviser said about 60% of foreign parts found in Russian weapons on the battlefield in Ukraine come from China. A China expert warns that Russian arm sales to China create challenges for the US. >> Russia has been consuming American and European weapons in Ukraine while China has been buying Russian arms for use for potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific. Sunn said Russian weapons could strengthen China's military and shorten the time needed to prepare for a Taiwan invasion. He added that the US and Taiwan need to re-evaluate the urgency of the looming threat.