Chinese support for the Russian Federation is increasingly visible – [information Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-06/china-is-providing-geospatial-intelligence-to-russia-us-warns). Military satellite reconnaissance and extended space cooperation, microelectronics, optics, rocket fuel, and even materials needed to manufacture tanks – they are only part of the elements Beijing is to support the Russian army in the war against Ukraine. It is worth noting the increasing trade balance between these countries. In 2023, the value of Chinese-Russian trade was over $200 billion.