Kim Jong-un’s regime is expected to remain subject to sanctions, but denuclearisation will not necessarily move closer. Photo: Reuters Kim Jong-un’s regime is expected to remain subject to sanctions, but denuclearisation will not necessarily move closer. Photo: Reuters
Kim Jong-un’s regime is expected to remain subject to sanctions, but denuclearisation will not necessarily move closer. Photo: Reuters
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China /  Diplomacy

Xi-Trump at G20: why North Korea is both common ground and trade war battleground

  • North Korea issue doubles as a gateway to presidents’ dialogue, but Beijing has learned perils of helping the US in return for trade concessions
  • Disputes with Washington could affect how strictly Beijing enforces sanctions against Pyongyang

Topic |   G20
Lee Jeong-ho
Lee Jeong-ho

Updated: 1:05pm, 30 Nov, 2018

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Kim Jong-un’s regime is expected to remain subject to sanctions, but denuclearisation will not necessarily move closer. Photo: Reuters Kim Jong-un’s regime is expected to remain subject to sanctions, but denuclearisation will not necessarily move closer. Photo: Reuters
Kim Jong-un’s regime is expected to remain subject to sanctions, but denuclearisation will not necessarily move closer. Photo: Reuters
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