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China’s Balancing Act With the ‘Axis of Upheaval’

China’s Balancing Act With the ‘Axis of Upheaval’

By François Godement
There’s an obvious anti-U.S. bent to China’s ties with Russia, Iran, and North Korea, but Beijing must tread carefully lest it be pulled deeper into conflict than it is willing to go.

North Korea Expands Media Ban to Include Chinese Films

North Korea Expands Media Ban to Include Chinese Films

By Chelsea Toczauer
The shift to put Chinese media on the blacklist is another signal of strained China-North Korea relations.
What Did Chinese Analysts Think of the Kim-Putin Summit in Pyongyang?

What Did Chinese Analysts Think of the Kim-Putin Summit in Pyongyang?

By Hemant Adlakha
Commentators in China have very different takeaways from the Kim-Putin embrace in Pyongyang than their counterparts in the U.S.

Caught Between Allies: China’s North Korea Dilemma

Caught Between Allies: China’s North Korea Dilemma

By Anny Boc
Rapprochement between Moscow and Pyongyang has caused mixed feelings in Beijing, as China’s own relations with North Korea are far from close.

After Zhao Leji’s Visit, What’s Next for China-North Korea Relations?

After Zhao Leji’s Visit, What’s Next for China-North Korea Relations?

By Lee Sang-yong
Recently, North Korea’s relations with Russia have seemingly outpaced ties with China. But Pyongyang has more to gain from China than from Russia.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

China Reaches out to Russia, North Korea as US Cements Trilateral Partnership With Japan, Philippines

China Reaches out to Russia, North Korea as US Cements Trilateral Partnership With Japan, Philippines

By Shannon Tiezzi
This week, China hosted Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and is sending its third-ranking leader to North Korea.

China Ignores North Korea’s Provocations at Its Own Risk

China Ignores North Korea’s Provocations at Its Own Risk

By Min-yong Lee
China was silent on North Korea’s launch of a military satellite, just as it has kept quiet on rapid advancements in Pyongyang’s missile program. Is a nuclear test next?
China’s Ambivalence on the North Korea-Russia Security Alignment

China’s Ambivalence on the North Korea-Russia Security Alignment

By Wooyeal Paik
There are both pros and cons for Beijing as Russia and North Korea expand their arms trade and strategic cooperation.

China Holds the Key to Halting North Korea’s 7th Nuke Test

China Holds the Key to Halting North Korea’s 7th Nuke Test

By Min-yong Lee
North Korean workers abroad provide a crucial source of funding for the regime's nuclear program – most prominently from China.

Can the UN Secretary-General Help the 2,000 North Koreans Detained in China? 

Can the UN Secretary-General Help the 2,000 North Koreans Detained in China? 

By Roberta Cohen
With every reason to believe North Koreans would face persecution and torture back home, the U.N. must take a stronger stance on China's repatriation of North Korean refugees.

A Chinese Businessman on Doing Business Inside North Korea

A Chinese Businessman on Doing Business Inside North Korea

By Seulkee Jang
“North Korea doesn’t have a stable political environment for foreigners to do business in, but because wages are so low, doing business there is worth a try,” the businessman told Daily NK.
Kim Jong Un Sends New Year’s Cards to Xi and Putin

Kim Jong Un Sends New Year’s Cards to Xi and Putin

By Mitch Shin
North Korean state media reported that Kim Jong Un sent New Year’s cards to leaders of various countries, including China and Russia.

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