Putlers lögner är troligen för kraftiga även för Kina. De nöjer sig med att utnyttja situationen ekonomiskt inom energisektorn.
Despite their shared conflict with the West, China is keeping its distance from Russia militarily while capitalizing economically on energy sanctions against Moscow.
China does not appear to be arming Russia in its war on Ukraine
Beijing rhetorically supports Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
China is buying discounted Russian oil and gas because of Western sanctions
https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/china-russia-relations/