Reported 7 months ago
An explosion at a Chinese chemical plant triggered concerns over the tight supply of nitrocellulose, a key component for making propellant powder used in weapons, which has led European arms producers to struggle with weapon deliveries to Ukraine. While China is a major nitrocellulose producer, industry insiders believe China cannot completely choke the supply chain, as Europe could ramp up its own production. The controversy also involves alleged forced labor issues in Xinjiang, but experts state that the global shortage of nitrocellulose is not significant, encouraging Europe to reshore production.
Source: YAHOO