China is reportedly downplaying the issue of denuclearization on the Korean peninsula, with neither Beijing nor Pyongyang mentioning the topic following Xi Jinping's recent visit to North Korea. Analysts suggest this shift in focus, observed since Xi's summit with then-US President Donald Trump, indicates China may be prioritizing its relationship with North Korea over pressuring it to abandon its nuclear program. This approach contrasts with previous joint statements that confirmed a shared goal of denuclearization. AI
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