INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Washington unveiled new sanctions Thursday targeting China-based companies linked to the production of drones that Russia has deployed in
invasion of Ukraine in 2022.Beijing maintains that it is neutral in the conflict, but Western governments including the United States argue
that China's diplomatic and economic support helps to sustain Moscow's war of aggression.Beijing hit back against the measures Friday,
professionals and the import of sophisticated technologies to sustain its weapons program and advance its military campaign against
companies are Xiamen Limbach Aircraft Engine Co and Redlepus Vector Industry Shenzhen Co.A man who answered a phone call to a number
up and not responding to further calls or messages.Redlepus did not respond to phone calls or emails from AFP.Also targeted under the
sanctions were Russia-based Limited Liability Company Trading House Vector and Russian citizen Artem Mikhailovich Yamshchikov.Previous
United States sanctions have targeted Chinese entities providing components to Russian firms that are later used for weapons weapons.
