Still very unlikely but I could see a situation where China plays peacekeeper and forces a settlement, given how Russia is now completely out of options with the west. It would be a huge step away from traditional chinese diplomacy though.
Yeah, agree. I can see it too now.
If Putin ask Xi for a favour, China has to help Russia out if Russia wants it.
The economic side of things, China does not care. China will treat Russia like anyone else, because they doing business.
China will not give Russia any special deals, and China will not take advantage of Russia. It is just business. If they want to do business, that's fine. Note that, China probably will give Russia a special deal, temporarily. LOL. Given the current situation in Europe.
For Russia getting closer to China, economically speaking, it makes sense. China will double its economy in 15-20 years. That means any Russian trade into China can double too. That is a better deal that Europe can do.
Still, got to understand what the man Putin tried to do. He wanted to get closer to Europe, and was rejected. He tried his best and failed.
Sooner or later, got to give it up and get on with things.
