Some Russian analysts have explored whether it is possible to buy advanced ships or critical systems from China instead of the East in the field of introducing advanced naval vessels. After all, the rapid development of the Chinese Navy in recent years is obvious to all, and the Russian Navy is particularly concerned.
Previously, the Russian shipbuilding industry has purchased equipment such as naval diesel engines (which seem to have been completely banned recently) from China, and even some analysts have suggested buying the hull and power system of the 054 frigate, and then installing Russian-made weapons, electronic equipment and command systems to make up for the shortcomings of the Russian Navy's large surface warships.
Now, russian analysts are optimistic about the purchase of Chinese-made special auxiliary ships of the Navy, including integrated supply ships, hospital ships and dock landing ships. But the problem is that these suggestions basically come from analysts, the Russian Navy and the Kremlin have never made a formal statement, for Sino-Russian military cooperation, the Kremlin seems to be accustomed to one-way export of advanced technology and equipment, for reverse imports, there are many concerns, including can be exported and inconvenient to export.
