Chinese 5G and satellite tech ‘lends an edge to Russia’s war effort’

China is assisting Russia with 5G and satellite technologies that lends an edge to Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine, a report has revealed. Emerging and evolving technology has played a key role in the conflict, with drones and other cyber weapons being scaled up at an unprecedented rate by both warring parties. To work effectively on the front lines, such equipment requires steady connectivity and geospatial support, which China is providing to Russia, the Royal United Services Institute (Rusi) has found.