So far China has refused to support Russia politically in the U.N. I think they'll refuse to take any overt steps against Russia but won't do much to support them either.
I’m wondering if “backroom deals” were done between the two countries and now China is reneging. It’s not like the two nations have ever been pals. And love the western countries or hate them, China knows who’s buying their stuff.
I still see Russia as a second world nation. Not quite third world.