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John Petrushka

John Petrushka

John Petrushka is a contributor based in Washington, D.C., and the creator of the NK Pro View from Jingshan column. He studied Asia and International Affairs at Georgetown University and George Washington University. His other research topics include transitional justice in North Korea.

More articles by 'John Petrushka'

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s sixth nuclear test
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s sixth nuclear test

As public patience with Pyongyang wears thin, government censors get to work

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to North Korea’s sixth nuclear test
John Petrushka
John Petrushka September 8, 2017
The View from Jingshan: Beijing denies responsibility for N. Korean ICBM tests
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The View from Jingshan: Beijing denies responsibility for N. Korean ICBM tests

Observers in China largely blame the U.S. for DPRK missile tests, support Moon Jae-in's push for talks

The View from Jingshan: Beijing denies responsibility for N. Korean ICBM tests
John Petrushka
John Petrushka August 3, 2017
The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to DPRK ICBM test, Otto Warmbier
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The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to DPRK ICBM test, Otto Warmbier

Think tanks promote Beijing's "freeze-freeze" proposal, downplay Pyongyang's capabilities

The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to DPRK ICBM test, Otto Warmbier
John Petrushka
John Petrushka July 7, 2017
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to election of Moon Jae-in
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to election of Moon Jae-in

Throughout the country, discourse on North Korea has softened

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to election of Moon Jae-in
John Petrushka
John Petrushka June 9, 2017
The View from Jingshan: China, U.S. move closer after summit, but will it last?
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The View from Jingshan: China, U.S. move closer after summit, but will it last?

Chinese media increasingly recognizes shared interests with the U.S., but remains wary of American motives

The View from Jingshan: China, U.S. move closer after summit, but will it last?
John Petrushka
John Petrushka May 3, 2017
The View from Jingshan: Chinese media attack U.S., but Beijing’s position is less and less clear
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The View from Jingshan: Chinese media attack U.S., but Beijing’s position is less and less clear

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit this week, Beijing struggles to assert itself while remaining diplomatic

The View from Jingshan: Chinese media attack U.S., but Beijing’s position is less and less clear
John Petrushka
John Petrushka April 3, 2017
What does China think of Kim Jong Nam’s death?

What does China think of Kim Jong Nam’s death?

Netizens express outrage, but uniformity of expert reaction suggests a government hand

What does China think of Kim Jong Nam’s death?
John Petrushka
John Petrushka March 9, 2017
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim Jong Nam death, missile test
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The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim Jong Nam death, missile test

Netizens and state media responded to North Korea with shock and outrage this month

The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim Jong Nam death, missile test
John Petrushka
John Petrushka March 2, 2017
Great power rivalry: U.S.-China cooperation on North Korea in 2017
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Great power rivalry: U.S.-China cooperation on North Korea in 2017

2017 will be a pivotal time for presidents Trump and Xi - but will the two countries clash or cooperate?

Great power rivalry: U.S.-China cooperation on North Korea in 2017
John Petrushka
John Petrushka February 7, 2017
The View from Jingshan: As THAAD seems inevitable, China pivots back to N. Korea
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The View from Jingshan: As THAAD seems inevitable, China pivots back to N. Korea

Attitudes are hardening towards Seoul, leading to a rapprochement with Pyongyang

The View from Jingshan: As THAAD seems inevitable, China pivots back to N. Korea
John Petrushka
John Petrushka February 2, 2017