Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang earlier this month celebrated their decades-long alliance, with both sides vowing to elevate their ties to “new heights.” However, the summit reflected a marriage of convenience with clear limitations.The Xi-Kim summit was a meaningful indication that China-North Korea bilateral ties have returned to pre-COVID-19 levels. At the working level, China and North Korea have gradually expanded practical cooperation...