China, Russia and North Korea

Is China being played by North Korea and Russia?
Over the past decade, China has grown increasingly concerned about its waning leverage over North Korea and inability to restrain Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions. These worries have only intensified with North Korea’s dramatic tightening of ties with Russia this year.
China is increasingly unnerved by Russia and North Korea's growing alliance, says top US official
Kurt Campbell, the US deputy secretary of state, said China is being kept in the dark about the friendship between Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin
China Fears the Worst as North Korea Strengthens Ties with Russia: The U.S. Is Watching Closely
China is uneasy about North Korea's ties with Russia, fearing it may embolden Pyongyang against its interests amid regional tensions.
Why China faces a ‘dilemma’ as North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia
China is deeply concerned about Ukraine war and ‘very grave’ situation in Korean peninsula but may find its leverage tested, observers say.
North Korea Going to War in Ukraine Is a Nightmare for China
With Kim’s escalating rhetoric about war with the South and the West, China needs its leverage to preserve peace in its backyard and cannot afford to be seen alienating its only treaty ally. This places China in a serious bind without any real options except to hope that the EU and U.
North Korea and Russia Deepen Military Alliance Amid Ukraine War
Russia’s Defense Minister Andrei Belousov recently visited North Korea to engage in high-level talks with the country’s military and political leaders. The visit marks a significant step in deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
North Korea's military support fuels Russia, worries Seoul
The North Korean regime openly supports Putin. Kyiv would like Ukraine to be supported by South Korea, following the principle of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." However, Seoul has not decided to sell its weapons.
North Korea's arms for Russia ignite South Korean dilemma
The North Korean regime openly supports Putin. Kyiv would like Ukraine to receive support from South Korea, following the principle of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." However, Seoul has yet to decide to sell its weapons.
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