China may not block U.S.-N.K. diplomacy, but unlikely to play central role: ex-U.S. diplomat
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (Yonhap) -- China may not block the resumption of diplomacy...
Former U.S. diplomat Daniel Kritenbrink has expressed skepticism about China's potential central role in U.S.-North Korea diplomacy, stating that Beijing is unlikely to be a major player in the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Kritenbrink, who served as assistant secretary of state for East Asia and Pacific Affairs from 2021-25, noted that China may take limited steps to support diplomacy but is suspicious of any significant thaw in Washington-Pyongyang relations.
He also expressed doubt about North Korea's genuine interest in resuming talks, citing Kim Jong-un's support from Russia and China.
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