Time for US wishful thinking on North Korean denuclearisation is over

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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Pyongyang marks a pivotal moment in diplomatic discussions around North Korea's nuclear program. Notably, denuclearization was not publicly addressed, with emphasis placed on expanding bilateral cooperation instead.

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent Pyongyang visit may ultimately be remembered as a turning point in the international debate over North Korea’s nuclear weapons. While most headlines focused on the visit’s timing and the many pledges made by the two leaders aimed at expanding cooperation, the most significant development may have been what was left unsaid. Throughout the visit, neither side publicly referenced the denuclearisation issue. On the contrary, Xi called for expanded cooperation in...