A possible Chinese takeover of a Ukrainian jet-engine manufacturer, Motor Sich, has hit roadblocks with the US and Ukraine governments throwing a spanner in the works, according to reports.
China is facing a dearth of high-quality engines to power its J-20 fighters. To overcome this problem, it has zeroed in on Motor Sich, which has its headquarters in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine.
If Beijing becomes successful in the takeover of the firm, it will obtain a key defense technology that has eluded the Asian nation for several decades. However, Washington and Kyiv have blocked the Chinese efforts, claims Euronews, one of Europe’s leading portals. Read More…
