There has been a marked increase in diplomatic intensity between China, Russia and North Korea in the recent past in response to rapidly shifting geopolitical dynamics.
It began with a symbolic, yet powerful, gesture when the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, sent New Year’s cards to the leaders of eight countries, including China and Russia, in January.
In March, China’s President Xi Jinping conducted a state visit to Russia where the two parties committed to stand with each other. They signed a range of economic and security agreements, notably the use of
