How China's N. Korean border regions drive Beijing's policy



Interviews How China’s N. Korean border regions drive Beijing’s policy To understand China's approach to North Korea, look to the uneven development of north east regions Rob York October 27, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Sun Rise on River in Shenyang. by asorrell80 on 2014-01-31 07:19:54 When asking how China arrives at its North Korea policy, perhaps we should ask: which China? And which policy? Kevin Gray of the University of Sussex treats China’s approach to North Korea not simply as one originating in Beijing – though the distinct opinions of the Communist Party heads in the capital certainly play a role – but also factors in the regional interests of those areas that border the North. When asking how China arrives at its North Korea policy, perhaps we should ask: which China? And which policy? Kevin Gray of the University of Sussex treats China’s approach to North Korea not simply as one originating in Beijing – though the distinct opinions of the Communist Party heads in the capital certainly play a role – but also factors in the regional interests of those areas that border the North. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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How China’s N. Korean border regions drive Beijing’s policy

To understand China's approach to North Korea, look to the uneven development of north east regions

Rob York October 27, 2016

How China’s N. Korean border regions drive Beijing’s policy

Sun Rise on River in Shenyang. by asorrell80 on 2014-01-31 07:19:54

When asking how China arrives at its North Korea policy, perhaps we should ask: which China? And which policy?

Kevin Gray of the University of Sussex treats China’s approach to North Korea not simply as one originating in Beijing – though the distinct opinions of the Communist Party heads in the capital certainly play a role – but also factors in the regional interests of those areas that border the North.

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