Xi’s show of unity with Putin and Kim could complicate China’s delicate diplomatic balance
- Written by Linggong Kong, Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science, Auburn University
Russian President Vladimir Putin walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing's Tiananmen Square on Sept. 3, 2025.Alexander Kazakov/AFP via Getty ImagesIf the purpose of a rare joint appearance of the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China on Sept. 3, 2025, was to foster unity among allies, then early...