‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today?
China and North Korea are marking the 65th anniversary of their friendship treaty, which remains China's only formal military alliance. Despite the symbolic celebration, the relationship is increasingly defined by strategic necessity rather than ideological alignment.
Why it matters
The durability of this alliance is a critical factor in East Asian geopolitics and regional security dynamics.
China and North Korea are celebrating the 65th anniversary of a friendship treaty, but relations between the two countries remain complicated.
The analysis acknowledges the complexity of the relationship, balancing historical context with current geopolitical realities.
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