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When President Vladimir Putin of Russia meets with China’s top leader, Xi Jinping, during a visit to Beijing this week, both men will probably seek to demonstrate the strength of their “no limits” partnership in challenging the Western-dominated global order.
Chinese President Xi Jinping may not be pleased with the budding relationship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Closer ties between Pyongyang and Moscow could diminish China s influence and control over both countries, potentially affecting China s clout in global negotiations.
Closer ties between Russia and North Korea could weaken Beijing’s leverage over both countries and set back China’s efforts to stabilize its ties with the West.