China has interests, not friends. They were quick to tell Russians to get the hell out of Kazakhstan after their peacekeeping mission was over after the recent

China has interests, not friends. They were quick to tell Russians to get the hell out of Kazakhstan after their peacekeeping mission was over after the recent failed coup. Their interests are Siberian resources and security of trade routes. They value trade with the West more than with Russia, so happy to apply Western sanctions if needed (already happening).