For production of ammunition China increases its supply of nitrocellulose to Russia

China sharply increased its export of nitrocellulose to Russia. This is a dual-use material that can be used in the production of ammunition, NHK informs. NHK notes that this occurred after the start of the invasion of Ukraine. Journalists analyzed data published by Chinese customs authorities for the year 2015. It turned out that from 2015 to 2021, nitrocellulose exports to Russia were practically non-existent. However, exports sharply increased from May 2022. In 2022, China exported just over 700 tons of nitrocellulose to Russia. In 2023, this volume almost doubled, exceeding 1300 tons. From January to March of the current year, about 110 tons were exported, the source writes. Moreover, Beijing exports nitrocellulose to other countries as well, but the United States is concerned about China's export of dual-use materials to Russia.