How Russia Recruits Chinese Fighters For Ukraine War

We dive into how Russia recruits Chinese citizens through social media platforms like Weibo to fight for it in the Ukraine war. A recently surfaced recruitment ad shows Chinese men leaving their everyday jobs for the battlefield, lured by promises of high pay and adventure.

With a signing bonus of up to $21,000 and monthly pay exceeding many Chinese salaries, these ads are turning heads—and raising serious concerns. Ukraine recently announced the capture of two Chinese mercenaries, adding weight to accusations that Russia recruits foreigners in a growing, organized campaign.

Some of these Chinese fighters have no prior military experience, while others seek combat as a way to gain real-life battlefield exposure. Despite China's official stance discouraging participation in the war, censorship gaps in Chinese social media allow recruitment posts to spread unchecked.