China doesn’t want Russia to lose in Ukraine. But Beijing’s endgame is murky.

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at BRICS Summit in Brasilia Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images China is becoming more involved in the Ukraine war, raising alarm in the West. As the West warns China could send weapons, experts are torn over Beijing’s goals and endgame. But they agree that China does not want to see Russia lose, despite its claim of neutrality. After largely staying on the sidelines during the first year of the Ukraine war, China is creeping toward increased involvement in the conflict. China offering full support to the Kremlin or providing Russia with weapons like…