Heading 1: China-Russia Ties Remain Strong Despite Failed Mutiny
Heading 2: Beijing’s Caution Towards Putin and Russian Government Stability
Heading 3: Concerns for Xi Jinping and Chinese Regime Security
Heading 4: China’s Emphasis on Stability and Worst Nightmare Scenario
Heading 5: Perception of Putin’s Control Cracked, Impact on Global Players
Heading 6: China-Russia Relationship and Shared Animosity Towards the US
Heading 7: Unlikely Negative Impact on China’s Commitment to Russia
Heading 8: Contingency Plans Based on Revised Understanding of Russian Weaknesses
Heading 9: Russian Elites as Unreliable Partners, Nightmare Scenario for Xi
Heading 10: Shifting Feelings and More Transactional Dealings with Putin