Why China is silent on the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia – The Guardian
China does not want to restore old Cold War alliances and fears that new military agreements between Russia and North Korea will complicate relations with the West.
The Chinese authorities are concerned about the sending of North Korean troops to the Russian Federation, but are trying to hide it. Beijing fears the resumption of Cold War-era geopolitical alliances.
The Guardian writes about it.
It is unclear how much Beijing can use its influence with Pyongyang to change the situation. Some analysts believe Chinese leaders may not have been told about the troop movement or even the June deal.
China is not in a hurry to disclose information yet. On Friday, a representative of China's foreign ministry said that news about North Korean soldiers in Russia is “their personal matter.” The state media is mostly silent on this issue.
Analysts believe that according to the official…
