North Korea is important in the China-US game, but the United States has more cards to play

North Korea leader Kim Jong-un is visiting China in what may be a precursor to summits with the US and South Korea. Kim's trip also coincides with the second day of talks between US and Chinese officials in Beijing aimed at resolving their trade game. Jie Chen, Associated professor from University of Western Australia, told SBS Mandarin that North Korea was important in the China-US game, but the United States had more cards to play.

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Beijing on 19/6/18. Source: AAP

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