War in Ukraine?

They do when that other nation's stability is of good interest to China. The reason I pointed out your points are supportive is because China/Russia share their ideologies (see Syria) but because of their position they're forced to remain passive about it. Now if war broke out, I could see China backing Russia in what should be our victories like North Korea

Yes, in the case of war, I agree with you. Fortunately I don't really see the powers going to actual war over Ukraine.

This I'm not familiar with

And I wasn't questioning your source, just was explaining why I can't read it currently but appreciate the link, it's also recent but I have not seen the same perspective echo'd anywhere else which is odd to me. Doesn't make it any less valid or anything of that nature

Not a problem. I just thought I'd explain kind of where I got it from. It's rather interesting, I really haven't seen any statements or press releases from the Chinese government concerning Ukraine. That's why I brought the article here in the first place.