North Korea is cozying up to Russia. For China, that may be no bad thing.
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Experts believe that while China may express concern over the growing North Korea-Russia ties, it could ultimately see potential benefits in fostering an authoritarian alliance.
Victor Cha notes that there is a lack of long-term benefits for China in North Korea's deepening relations with Russia, viewing it as an alarming development.
Jagannath Panda suggests that despite official statements of apprehension, China is strategically positioned to capitalize on the situation, aiming for an authoritarian collaboration with both North Korea and Russia.
China retains significant influence over both Russia and North Korea, which could enable it to shape the dynamics of their evolving alliance, according to experts.
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