Xi-Kim summit's silence on denuclearization signals shift in China's North Korea strategy
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Jesse Johnson
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article analyzes the Xi-Kim summit in Pyongyang, focusing on the notable absence of any public discussion about North Korea's denuclearization. This omission suggests that China may no longer view denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as a realistic or viable goal. The summit's public statements and performances avoided the nuclear issue entirely, reinforcing perceptions of a shift in China's strategic approach toward North Korea.
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What was left unsaid may be biggest takeaway from Xi-Kim summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un watch a welcome performance at Pyongyang Gymnasium on Monday.
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