China’s Unwavering Alliance with North Korea Threatens Regional Stability and U.S. Interests

In a brazen display of geopolitical defiance, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to its “unwavering guideline” of maintaining and deepening relations with North Korea. This declaration came after Wang met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Beijing—a meeting that underscores the strengthening alliance between two socialist regimes intent on resisting Western influence. Why Should Americans Care About This Growing Alliance? At first glance, these talks might seem confined to East Asia’s diplomatic circles. But consider this: China’s steadfast alliance with Pyongyang directly challenges American leadership and security interests in the Indo-Pacific region. While...