[Global NK Interview] China’s Position on the Deteriorating U.S.-China Relations |
Dr. JIA Qingguo, a Professor of the School of International Studies at Peking University, analyzes the Chinese government’s position on the term “strategic competition” and explains why the United States, and not China, is responsible for the deteriorating bilateral relationship. Highlighting the series of recent anti-China measures by the Congress and the changing nonproliferation policy in the Biden administration, Professor Jia argues that it is natural for the Chinese government to rethink its national strategy including its nuclear policy of minimum deterrence and no-first-use for its own interest. Finally, Professor Jia urges the U.S. to refrain from meddling with China’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over Taiwan and instead seek ways to cooperate. This content is an excerpt from the first session of the Global NK International Conference held on May 10, 2023. The session was titled, "Nuclear Competition and Security Challenges in East Asia: DPRK Policies of ROK, US, and PRC, and the Scenarios of Military Confrontations." |
[Global NK Commentary] North Korea’s Space Development: The Gap Between Ideal and Reality |
Cheol-wun Jang, a research fellow at the Korea Institute for National Unification, emphasizes that while North Korea has made significant strides in long-range ballistic missiles, it has not been successful in the area of artificial satellites. Up until now, Pyongyang has had limited engagement in exchanges with major advanced countries involved in space development. Dr. Jang predicts that North Korea is expected to continue its independent pursuit of space development, which will hinder the country’s progress in the satellite sector in the near future. |
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