China, North Korea and Russia: A Complicated Geopolitical Love Triangle

Premier Li Chang has arrived in North Korea. On the surface, this looks like business as usual. Just two old allies putting on a show of unity.But the real story is what's happening behind the scenes behind the handshake. This is China's response to a new potentially more worrisome dynamic in its own backyard. Think of this as this very complicated geopolitical love triangle between China, North Korea, and Russia.For decades, Beijing has been North Korea's one and only major partner. But now, there's anothe ...