Publication

9 Dec 2013

This paper discusses why China continues to tolerate North Korea's nuclear ambitions. Because Beijing's support is based on regional interests that are much wider and more complex than this particular one, it will seek to prevent conflict-provoking 'overreactions' by Seoul or Washington.

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Author International Crisis Group
Series Crisis Group Asia Reports
Issue 254
Publisher International Crisis Group (ICG)
Copyright © 2013 International Crisis Group (Crisis Group)
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