China’s Ties with North Korea Are in a Ditch, and Therein Lies Opportunity
One year ago, experts had many reasons to think China and North Korea would become closer than ever before. But that’s not what happened. Instead, Beijing and Pyongyang have become distinctly discordant and discourteous. This gap between the expectations and the reality raises questions about the true nature of Sino-North Korean relations, especially since the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian War. North Korea’s deepening ties with Russia seems to have come at the expense of its relationship with China. Although it might be difficult to imagine, this path could lead China and the United States to a place where they could The post China’s Ties with North Korea Are in a Ditch, and Therein Lies Opportunity appeared first on War on the Rocks.
One year ago, experts had many reasons to think China and North Korea would become closer than ever before. But that’s not what happened. Instead, Beijing and Pyongyang have become distinctly discordant and discourteous. This gap between the expectations and the reality raises questions about the true nature of Sino-North Korean relations, especially since the onset of the Russo-Ukrainian War. North Korea’s deepening ties with Russia seems to have come at the expense of its relationship with China. Although it might be difficult to imagine, this path could lead China and the United States to a place where they could
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