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A “new chapter” for Sino-DPRK relations?
After the N. Korea-U.S. summit and Kim’s third visit, China’s position may not be as strong as it looks
June 22, 2018
The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to flurry of Sino-DPRK diplomacy
As Pyongyang's relations with the outside world improve, Beijing leverages its traditional ties
May 18, 2018
The View from Jingshan: Chinese observers react to Kim’s visit to Beijing
Commentators lauded the summit as a vindication of China’s longstanding approach to the DPRK
April 16, 2018
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Kim-Trump meeting, new U.S. sanctions
Though Beijing has long supported dialogue with Pyongyang, observers wonder what its role will be going forward
March 9, 2018
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to Olympics, N. Korea’s invitation to Moon Jae-in
Some Chinese painted a rare North-South meeting as a vindication for Beijing
February 14, 2018
The View from Jingshan: China reacts to inter-Korean dialogue, maritime interdictions
DPRK-ROK talks were cited as proof that Beijing's strategy is working, but the issue of sanctions looms large
January 11, 2018
Why 2017 was the toughest year yet for North Korea-China relations
The Sino-DPRK relationship encountered many setbacks, but shared interests bind them together
January 2, 2018
The View from Jingshan: China still wants talks, despite latest North Korean ICBM test
The Hwasong-15 was a pointed snub, but Beijing continues to push for dialogue on its own terms
December 22, 2017
The View from Jingshan: China reaches out to N. Korea after party congress
While Pyongyang refrained from disrupting Beijing's set-piece event, relations remain poor
November 24, 2017
The View from Jingshan: New UN sanctions and the 19th Party Congress
As landmark CCP meeting looms, public opinion remains divided
October 18, 2017
