Energy is not the main reason. China would still stand with Russia without energy.
China could never support a pro-Western Ukraine in the first place. The same logic applies to Iran, North Korea, etc.
Although China cannot directly express support because of foreign trade, things like the Communist Youth League playing "Katyusha" on the day Russia launched the invasion, and the information direction on social media, have already made their position very clear.
China could never support a pro-Western Ukraine in the first place. The same logic applies to Iran, North Korea, etc.
Although China cannot directly express support because of foreign trade, things like the Communist Youth League playing "Katyusha" on the day Russia launched the invasion, and the information direction on social media, have already made their position very clear.