China must already realise the increasing potential for exploiting the severely weakened and isolated Russian Federation.
Nibbling at Russian Federation flanks, with its disaffected regions disproportionately mobilised, would be more profitable and less risky than attacking Taiwan - and not raise Western ire.
Looking ahead, the new rulers of Russia will probably apply to join NATO, seeking protection from China.
After all, who else could help the crippled Russian bear defend against China on its flank, North Korea...?
