U.S.-China relations are in dire straits. What does that mean for North Korea?



Expert Surveys U.S.-China relations are in dire straits. What does that mean for North Korea? Experts weigh in on what a "Cold War 2.0" could mean for sanctions and diplomacy going forward Jacob Fromer June 7, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People - The White House - Public domain The U.S.-China relationship has seen better days. Since the start of 2020, the two superpowers have confronted each other in no uncertain terms on an overflowing list of grievances: human rights, trade policy, xenophobia, and COVID-19, among others. North Korea seems to be paying attention. Are they taking sides too? The U.S.-China relationship has seen better days. Since the start of 2020, the two superpowers have confronted each other in no uncertain terms on an overflowing list of grievances: human rights, trade policy, xenophobia, and COVID-19, among others. North Korea seems to be paying attention. Are they taking sides too? 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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U.S.-China relations are in dire straits. What does that mean for North Korea?

Experts weigh in on what a "Cold War 2.0" could mean for sanctions and diplomacy going forward

Jacob Fromer June 7, 2020

U.S.-China relations are in dire straits. What does that mean for North Korea?

President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People - The White House - Public domain

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