“We spend a lot of time here at NATO headquarters discussing the deepening ties between China and Russia,” Smith stated. “China professes neutrality in the Ukraine conflict at every turn. However, the reality is quite different. They are supplying dual-use components like machine tools and microelectronics, which directly support Russia’s military capabilities in its aggressive war in Ukraine. It’s crucial for NATO to highlight that the People’s Republic of China is not a neutral party and to caution China about the consequences of supporting Russia in this unprovoked conflict,” she added. Rea…