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“Friendship movies”: Chinese characters in North Korean film

“Friendship movies”: Chinese characters in North Korean film

Despite fraternal relations, the Chinese are portrayed as rude, buffoonish, and uncivilized

“Friendship movies”: Chinese characters in North Korean film
Tatiana Gabroussenko
Tatiana Gabroussenko July 12, 2017
Stirring the pot? Shen Zhihua’s controversial speech and DPRK-China relations

Stirring the pot? Shen Zhihua’s controversial speech and DPRK-China relations

A speech by a leading Chinese academic grabbed headlines in March, but what did it really mean?

Stirring the pot? Shen Zhihua’s controversial speech and DPRK-China relations
Adam Cathcart
Adam Cathcart July 11, 2017
North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
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North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017

May imports were highest since December 2014, Chinese customs figures show

North Korea imports of Chinese cell phones jump in 2017
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 11, 2017
The Great Helmsman and the Marshal: What Mao’s legacy says about N. Korea

The Great Helmsman and the Marshal: What Mao’s legacy says about N. Korea

The late Chinese leader was believed to be irrational and provocative - but then he met with Nixon

The Great Helmsman and the Marshal: What Mao’s legacy says about N. Korea
Jared Ward July 10, 2017
Why North Korean missile tests are a “gift” for Shinzo Abe

Why North Korean missile tests are a “gift” for Shinzo Abe

Historian Alexis Dudden says DPRK provocations provide justification for Tokyo's new militarism

Why North Korean missile tests are a “gift” for Shinzo Abe
Christina Lee
Christina Lee July 10, 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
UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
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UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May

UN figures come as U.S. President criticizes China for increasing trade with North Korea

UN: No North Korean coal exports to member states in May
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne July 7, 2017
THAAD, OPCON transfers, and “Korea Passing”: U.S.-ROK relations under Moon

THAAD, OPCON transfers, and “Korea Passing”: U.S.-ROK relations under Moon

Diplomatic expert Kim Hyun-wook says Seoul faces a range of foreign policy challenges

THAAD, OPCON transfers, and “Korea Passing”: U.S.-ROK relations under Moon
Dagyum Ji
Dagyum Ji July 5, 2017
Was North Korea’s successful ICBM test a game-changer?

Was North Korea’s successful ICBM test a game-changer?

Experts assess the likely fallout from the July 4 Hwasong-14 launch

Was North Korea’s successful ICBM test a game-changer?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 5, 2017
North Korea successfully tests an ICBM: What happens now?
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North Korea successfully tests an ICBM: What happens now?

Tuesday's launch will likely lead to new sanctions - and pressure on China

North Korea successfully tests an ICBM: What happens now?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 4, 2017