War in Ukraine: whose side is China on?

China won’t endorse Russia’s war in Ukraine, but it also won’t condemn it. Whose side is China really on? Our expert discusses China’s stance on the conflict

00:00 - China’s response to the war
00:58 - Did Putin warn Xi about the invasion?
01:47 - Whose side is China on?
02:56 - Why might China want war?
03:50 - What does Russia’s invasion mean for Taiwan?
05:20 - Could China help Russia win?
06:28 - What will China do if the invasion escalates?
07:43 - Is this the start of a new world order?

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