China unlikely to mediate potential Trump-Kim summit: US experts
WASHINGTON — China is unlikely to mediate a potential summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, U.S. experts assessed Tuesday, amid Trump's past signals to resume dialogue with Pyongyang. Sydney Seiler, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) who previously served as the national intelligence officer for North Korea, made…
Washington — U.S. experts have concluded that China is unlikely to mediate a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to a recent assessment. Sydney Seiler, a senior adviser at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and former national intelligence officer for North Korea, made this determination during a CSIS podcast.
Seiler argued that neither North Korea nor other significant parties perceive an urgent need for renewed U.S.-North Korea communications at this time. He noted that Kim Jong-un, in particular, does not feel a pressing necessity for dialogue with the United States. Seiler suggested that refraining from talks could be advantageous for North Korea, as it could increase the U.S. desire for negotiations.
Seiler expressed doubt about China's potential role in facilitating an encounter between Trump and Kim or "guiding" Kim. He stated that he does not believe Chinese President Xi Jinping would take on such a role.
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