China worries about the growing friendship between Russia and North Korea

[Pumpkin2022]

The world has looked on with curiosity and concern at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s two-day visit to Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, in Pyongyang. However, French newspaper Le Monde writes that unexpected reactions have come from Beijing, an important ally and trade partner for both Moscow and Indeed, Reuters argues that Beijing is trying to distance itself from Russia and North Korea’s growing closeness, trying to avoid a trilateral arrangement that might affect its diplomatic relations with other countries. Pyongyang. “China has certain reservations regarding North Korea's deepening military cooperation with Russia, which could undermine Beijing's near monopoly of geopolitical influence over Pyongyang,” said Tong Zhao of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to Reuters. “China has certain reservations regarding North Korea's deepening military cooperation with Russia, which could undermine Beijing's near monopoly of geopolitical influence over Pyongyang,” said Tong Zhao of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, to Reuters. Putin’s visit, which is the first time the Russian leader has visited Pyongyang in over 20 years, a rare international trip as Moscow grows increasingly isolated due to the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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It's intriguing to see the dynamics between Russia, North Korea, and China shifting. Beijing's cautious stance toward the growing ties between Moscow and Pyongyang highlights the delicate balance of power in the region. This situation raises questions about how these alliances will evolve and what impact they might have on global geopolitics.