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News,20 Jun 2024,7 mins

Why China is behind Putin and Kim's budding friendship

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As Mr Putin hails his “firm friendship” with Mr Kim, he must know it has a limit. And that limit is Chinese President Xi Jinping. A wary Beijing is watching There are some signs Mr Xi disapproves of the burgeoning alliance between two of his allies. Laura Bicker explains.

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