US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said that China has sharply reduced its technology exports to Russia to avoid violating Western trade restrictions. His words were quoted by the Washington Post.

It was noted that the supply of laptops from China to Russia fell by 40% in March, exports of smartphones by two-thirds (i.e., more than 66%), and equipment for telecommunications networks by 98%. The minister said this, referring to the latest data on China’s trade.

According to him, other countries have reduced their technological exports to Russia. In categories subject to export controls, exports from the United States fell 86%, South Korea’s exports to Russia fell 62%, Finland – 60%, the head of the US Department of Commerce said.

WP writes that export restrictions to Russia must be complied with by companies using American production equipment or software. The sanctions ban the supply of computer chips, telecommunications equipment, lasers, avionics and marine technology. Lawyers interviewed by the newspaper explained that although the restrictions do not apply to consumer electronics, some companies have completely cut off the supply of technological products to Russia.

In early May, sources said major Chinese companies had begun restricting their work with Russia due to sanctions. Wall Street Journal . According to them, consumables have been reduced, especially by Lenovo and Xiaomi.