Xi Jinping
China Denies Supplying Weapons Amid Conflict
A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Washington has dismissed allegations that China supplied weapons to any party involved in the ongoing conflict. The spokesperson stated, “China has never provided weapons to any party to the conflict; the information in question is untrue.”
In related developments, former President Donald Trump claimed that an F-15 fighter jet was reportedly shot down by a handheld shoulder missile during the conflict, highlighting the escalating military tensions in the region.
US intelligence assessments indicate that China is preparing to deliver new air defence systems to Iran within the next few weeks, according to CNN. The development comes as China has publicly said that it helped support efforts to broker a fragile ceasefire that paused the recent US–Iran conflict. There are indications that China is attempting to route the shipments through third countries in order to conceal their origin, according to CNN citing sources. Officials said that they could again become a threat if the ceasefire breaks down.
It also comes ahead of expected high-level talks, with US President Donald Trump scheduled to visit China next month for discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping. These systems had already played a significant role during the five-week conflict, where such weapons created risks for US aircraft operating in the region.