[a321neo]

If China supported Russia the war would have been over by now. There is a reason Russia has to buy weapons from North Korea and Iran when China would have been able to provide much more.

China has actually supported Saudi Arabia's war on Yemen's Houthis more than they have supported Russia's war on Ukraine. When Saudi Arabia's F-15s started getting their wings blown off by by Iranian SAMs fired by Houthis it was Chinese drones that started hitting Houthi positions in Yemen.

For some reason there is little awareness about the close Saudi-China alliance here in the West.

[viscanti]

If China didn't support Russia the war would have been over by now.

[malermeister]

They support them just enough so the war can drag on, weakening both Russia and the West.

[seatac76]

China absolutely has supported Russia, now it hasn’t given weapons (as far as we know). But it has provided ample material support in terms of western chips, heavy vehicles and parts. Without which Russia wouldn’t have lasted as long as it has. Not to mention the diplomatic cover.

[biotopia]

in the article I linked, it literally said

"China's newly appointed defense chief and Shoigu discussed boosting military cooperation and coordination as the Russia-Ukraine war drags on. Tensions surrounding the Ukraine crisis have tested the resilience of the China-Russia partnership, with Beijing supporting the Kremlin's plans economically rather than openly amid international pressure."