If Russia's arms exports falter because of the war in Ukraine, China's appeal may only grow.
Despite the drawbacks, Chinese arms exports may get a boost from the war in Ukraine.
Mazhar ABID/Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesQuality concerns could be one reason for a pre-Ukraine decline in Chinese arms sales.
On the other hand, SIPRI also found that German and British arms sales declined 35% and Israeli sales fell 15% during the same period.
"As Russia's weapons availability may change as the war continues, China is prepared for when that time arrives."
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