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China-North Korea relations
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
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?
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
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?
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.
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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.
China Relations Key to Situation in North Korea
By ISOZAKI Atsuhito
A recent edition of the party newspaper makes that very clear.
North Korea Denounces Pelosi’s Visit to Taiwan
By Mitch Shin
Standing with its biggest ally, North Korea publicly delivered its ironclad support for the “One China” principle.
North Korea Plans to Dig Deep Into Renewable Energy Alternatives
By Jason Bartlett
The success of North Korean renewable energy projects will depend on the willingness of key allies, such as China, to facilitate.
North Korea’s Public Security Gets Lessons From China
By Seulkee Jang
North Korea’s Ministry of Social Security is receiving training from China’s Ministry of Public Security.
Adam Cathcart & Christopher Green on the China-North Korea Borderlands
By Shannon Tiezzi
“One result of this natural cyclicality in North Korea’s policy toward China is that it causes quality of life to rise and fall markedly in the country’s border communities.”
Xi, Kim Share Messages Reaffirming China-North Korea Alliance
By Kim Tong-Hyung
After U.S. diplomats visited Seoul and Tokyo to discuss North Korea issues, Beijing and Pyongyang highlighted their partnership.
5 Key Takeaways from North Korea’s Party Congress
By Gabriela Bernal
North Korea set an assertive tone for 2021 through its Party Congress.
China Underscores Solidarity With North Korea on Party Anniversary
By Shannon Tiezzi
Beijing downplayed the military parade - and the new ICBM - but was keen to praise Kim Jong Un's leadership and achievements.
Chinese Fishing Near North Korea Is a Symptom of a Bigger Problem
By Jenny Town and Sally Yozell
The Chinese government has been both lenient on North Korea sanctions and reluctant to tackle illegal fishing by its distant water fleet.
Anatomy of a North Korean Coal Smuggling Operation
By Project Sandstone
North Korea has adopted creative new ways to export coal and other commodities to fund its WMD and ballistic missile program.
US Charges 2 Chinese Nationals Over Alleged Cryptocurrency Laundering for North Korea
By Ankit Panda
The two Chinese nationals face money laundering charges.
China Tightens Grips on North Korean Defectors
By Tae-jun Kang
Arrests of North Korean defectors in China are up, even while Beijing moves to control North Korean propaganda within the Great Firewall.
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