Geopolitical Insights

North Korea and China Cooperation

September 5, 2019
Background: As trade tensions with China mount, there has been renewed, antagonistic behavior from Pyongyang. Below, General Chinn discusses the dynamic between China and North Korea and how it impacts the United States’ negotiations with both. Key Points: • The China-North Korea relationship is tenuous and relies on a common enemy • Friendship/relationships and trust are key factors in building lasting alliances in Asia • Despite mistrust, North Korea remains economically dependent on China All Koreans, North and South alike, look at China with suspicion as they have been an enemy of Korea for a thousand years. The Korean War ... North Korea and China Cooperation

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