"China now perceives a likelihood that Russia will fail to prevail against Ukraine and emerge from the conflict a “minor power”, much diminished economically and diplomatically on the world stage, according to Chinese officials." https://www.ft.com/content/e592033b-9e34-4e3d-ae53-17fa34c16009
@kevinrothrock I find that pretty hard to believe. China's reaction would have been a very important consideration for Putin. and he waiting until after the Olympics.