The formation of a “Beijing Axis” will be symbolically cemented next week with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s visit to China. He will join Russian President Vladimir Putin at a military parade on Wednesday hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping, marking the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end.
The event has been deliberately snubbed by Western powers. The U.S. and its major European allies are not attending due to their opposition to Putin, a move that only serves to highlight the growing cohesion of the Eastern bloc.
This trip is Kim’s first to China since 2019 and is a mission of great strategic importance. He is expected to focus on strengthening the economic and political ties with Beijing that are essential for North Korea’s survival.
The visual of Kim, Xi, and Putin together will be a powerful one for a global audience. It signifies the deepening of a trilateral relationship, especially as North Korea has become an active military supporter of Russia, aimed at challenging the current international system.
The Beijing Axis: Kim Jong Un’s Visit Cements Trilateral Ties
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