China's WW III Angle

Rather than engaging in direct showdown, Beijing is weaponizing Wu Wei (calculated non-action). They're content to let the United States deplete its wealth, arms, and political capital in multi-theater proxy wars while steadily acquiring a dominant position on the global stage.

China regards Russia as an essential strategic battering ram against Western hegemony, but views it strictly as a junior partner—one which is highly dependent on Beijing. China is also counting heavily on Russia and USA acuity remaining severely constricted by leadership arrogance. Thus, China angles to dominate world market/power structures and win WW III.