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Shaun TANDON

US Says China Fears N.Korea Crisis After Putin Trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un attend a gala concert in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024, in a photograph distributed by Russia's Sputnik agency (Credit: AFP)

China, despite its public alliance with Russia, is worried North Korea could be emboldened into starting a regional crisis following President Vladimir Putin's visit, a top US official said Monday.

Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said that China has indicated in interactions with the United States that it is "anxious" after Putin last week signed a defense deal with Pyongyang.

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