Russia-North Korea Defense Pact Challenges China's Influence
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The new defense pact between Russia and North Korea could reduce China's influence over North Korea, potentially destabilizing the Korean Peninsula. While China is concerned about losing sway and the implications for regional stability, it has not publicly commented on the agreement. The pact may also complicate China's strategic goals of countering the U.S. while maintaining peace in the region.
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