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Political Risk / North Korea

Will China Dump North Korea?

September 2004 | Political Risk Analysis

China and North Korea both share a close revolutionary history, dating back to when they fought together against the Americans during the Korean war. It is this that explains why China continues to turn a blind eye to North Korea's ongoing nuclear brinkmanship, even though it may now be in China's best interest to bring an end to the reign of Kim Jong-il.

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