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In our previous analysis, we examined the relationship between China and North Korea in a positive light. However, it is essential to address the widespread claims in the West that Beijing is highly displeased with the strengthening ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. Let us consider the arguments supporting this perspective and assess how the situation appears in reality. 

On 29 November 2024, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea for the second visit in five months.

Amid the rapprochement between Russia and the DPRK, expectations are growing in South Korea that the relative cooling in relations between Seoul and Beijing may be replaced by a warming. It is true that the level of official contacts has increased this year, but it is too early to talk about a détente.