China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six



Analysis China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six Beijing may still oppose DPRK nuclear weapons, but intensifying competition with US has altered its strategic calculus Arius Derr October 27, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Kim Jong Un (left) and Xi Jinping \| Images: KCNA, The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty's Flikr, edited by NK Pro The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wrapped up the political pageantry of its 20th National Congress over the weekend, anointing Xi Jinping leader for a third term. And with that, it may have very well cleared the way for an even bigger event — North Korea’s seventh nuclear test. If and when Pyongyang does trigger the detonation at its Punggye-ri test site, as the U.S. and South Korea say could soon happen, China will not be able to ignore the literal and geopolitical aftershocks, which will pose serious challenges for Beijing. But it will also Read More © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. LATEST ANALYSIS 01China knows North Korea needs it most, despite conspicuous Russia-DPRK ties 02What North Korea stands to gain — and lose — by sending workers overseas 03State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song 04State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun 05Why North Korea could draw inspiration from Iran’s suicide drone attack 06After the Panel: Weighing the best alternatives to monitor North Korea sanctions 07State media review: North Korea begins celebrations for dead leader’s birthday 08How to interpret North Korea’s abrupt about-face on diplomacy with Japan

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China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six

Beijing may still oppose DPRK nuclear weapons, but intensifying competition with US has altered its strategic calculus

Arius Derr October 27, 2022

China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six

Kim Jong Un (left) and Xi Jinping | Images: KCNA, The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty's Flikr, edited by NK Pro

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) wrapped up the political pageantry of its 20th National Congress over the weekend, anointing Xi Jinping leader for a third term. And with that, it may have very well cleared the way for an even bigger event — North Korea’s seventh nuclear test.

If and when Pyongyang does trigger the detonation at its Punggye-ri test site, as the U.S. and South Korea say could soon happen, China will not be able to ignore the literal and geopolitical aftershocks, which will pose serious challenges for Beijing.

But it will also

01China knows North Korea needs it most, despite conspicuous Russia-DPRK ties
02What North Korea stands to gain — and lose — by sending workers overseas
03State media review: North Korea says citizens give thumbs-up to Kim Jong Un song
04State media review: Kim Jong Un’s leadership cult dims the Day of the Sun
05Why North Korea could draw inspiration from Iran’s suicide drone attack
06After the Panel: Weighing the best alternatives to monitor North Korea sanctions
07State media review: North Korea begins celebrations for dead leader’s birthday
08How to interpret North Korea’s abrupt about-face on diplomacy with Japan

China’s reaction to a seventh North Korean nuke test won’t be like the first six

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