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Can Xi bring North Korea closer into Beijing's orbit?

The Chinese leader's first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia.
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  • The Chinese leader's first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia. Kim Jong Un is likely to seek more access to China's economic power, analysts say. S1
  • The Chinese leader's first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia. Kim Jong Un is likely to seek more access to China's economic power, analysts say. S2
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