>"Facts have repeatedly proved that containment and suppression are unpopular, and sanctions and interference are doomed to failure," Xi told Putin.
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>"China is ready to work with Russia and all progressive forces around the world that oppose hegemonism and power politics...and firmly defend the sovereignty, security and development interests of both countries and international justice."
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>src: https://www.reuters.com/world/xi-tells-putin-that-road-peace-talks-ukraine-will-not-be-smooth-2022-12-30/

Xi's genius plan is to oppose "hegemonism and power politics" by supporting Russian hegemonism and power politics, then double down by saying China is the only real supporter of democracy.

It's clowns leading clowns all the way down.