Russia faces isolation on the world stage over its invasion of Ukraine. But it does have one powerful friend: China. Xi Jinping has avoided criticising Vladimir Putin over the war. Now he faces a historic choice. Will he double down on the relationship, even providing Russia with military aid? The U.S. thinks he might. For leading China expert Bonnie Glaser, this is a “piviotal moment” – where Xi Jinping must choose between two fundamentally different paths for the world. In this special interview, Glaser explains the implications, what Xi’s calculations will be, and how the rest of the world can influence his decisions. DW News.