Russia Ukraine war, page-2586

Excellent points AlCp!

Xi is far more intelligent than Putin who lets his ego get in the way and he will be taking note.

The people in China are talented at disguising their true feelings. But given the opportunity they run like crazy. They love being in countries like Australia, Canada, the US and also in Europe.

Xi knows there is an ageing population in China and low birth rate it's a colossal problem. They cannot afford to lose young people.

This is a real turning point as Putin and Xi wake up to the reality that public opinion actually matters. They won't characterise it as we are now, but wake up they must.

Democracy is inevitable it's just a question of when.