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China is stepping up its scientific and technological partnership with Russia. In June 2025, a delegation of highly qualified Chinese experts of Luzhou North Chemical Industries Co., Ltd. (carries out a full cycle of development, production, testing and adaption of explosive materials) visited powder plant in Perm, Russian Federation. This plant is one of the most important elements of Russian Military Industrial Complex producing powder for the Russian Army.

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The Chinese delegation was comprised of five senior engineers from Luzhou North Chemical Industries Co., Ltd.: Dai Jiushuang, Guo Xiaobing, Qi Chenyong, Chen Shimin, and Xu Hai. Russian side expressed considerable interest in the practical experience of some members of the delegation.

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Moscow attempts to use Beijing’s scientific and industrial potential for the development of the Russian defense industry capabilities.

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Such a “cooperation” contradicts official position of the PRC regarding its neutrality and diplomatic attempts to end the unjust war of Russia against Ukraine.

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China has been supplying:Tooling machines, special chemicals, gunpowder, and defense components to 20 Russian military production.

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Although China denies involvement, multiple credible sources—from Ukrainian intelligence to US officials and historical customs records—indicate that Chinese-origin gunpowder and related components have flowed into Russian defense factories. This has likely helped sustain Russian munitions output.

These dual-use exports align closely with Russia’s military strategy and enable Putin’s war machine to circumvent Western sanctions.

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