๐๐ฅChinese weapons are popping up in every major war zone! ๐ From Ukraine ๐บ๐ฆ to Africa ๐ and the Red Sea ๐ข, Beijing's arms are fueling conflicts with surprising frequency.
China's Rising Influence ๐
Once trailing behind, China is now the 4th largest arms exporter, with its weaponry in 44 countries. Pakistan ๐ต๐ฐ leads the charge, getting 63% of China's arms, from fighter jets โ๏ธ to missiles ๐, deepening a strategic alliance.
Fueling the Fire ๐ฅ
Even Russia ๐ท๐บ, traditionally a supplier, is now reportedly receiving Chinese components amidst sanctions. But most alarming is the flow to non-state actors: Houthis in Yemen are using Chinese-linked tech ๐ฐ๏ธ, and Chinese arms dominate West Africa's imports, often ending up with militias. ๐
Why the Proliferation? ๐ค
It's a mix of economic gain ๐ธ, geopolitical influence ๐ค, challenging Western dominance, and protecting China's global interests. ๐ The world watches as Chinese arms reshape conflicts and power dynamics. ๐
