Not only that, but longer term they want Russia’s natural resources, and its land. They’re fine with a permanently weakened Russia that can be turned into a vassal state, they have every reason to half-help with this unforced error of a war until they’re completely spent.
China is perfectly happy to sit back and supply whatever they can get away with. Drones, fuel, whatever. They profit while their competitors crumble.
Not only that, but longer term they want Russia’s natural resources, and its land. They’re fine with a permanently weakened Russia that can be turned into a vassal state, they have every reason to half-help with this unforced error of a war until they’re completely spent.