China remains ambivalent towards North Korea-Russia military deal: Report
Monday, 13 November 2023 China is said to be ambivalent towards the recent military deal between Russia and North Korea. While there are potential benefits for China, such as avoiding hostility from European nations and gaining influence over the US, there are also drawbacks. China wants to maintain its monopoly over North Korea's political, economic, and military fate and does not want to share this with Russia or anyone else. The arms deal between Russia and North Korea could also accelerate regional security convergence.
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