A Fragile Axis: China’s Diplomatic Dance with Russia and North Korea

The recent meeting in Beijing between Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un has sparked global anxiety over the emergence of what some describe as an ‘autocratic alliance’. This assembly challenges Western dominance, yet experts caution against interpreting it as an impending geopolitical realignment. Diplomatic insiders note the absence of a formal trilateral summit, suggesting unresolved trade agreements and even a vague pipeline project hinder the formation of a cohesive bloc. While the spectacle of nuclear-armed leaders together may create waves, practical cooperation appears limited. The parade offered a diplomatic boost for Xi, strengthened Putin’s stance against Western narratives,…