German media stated that North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un's invitation to attend the 9.3 military parade is not a passive acceptance, but an active strategy! North Korea has more far-reaching considerations! On September 1st, German media published an article stating that the North Korean leader aims to achieve multiple purposes through this military parade. Domestically, it is to demonstrate the international legitimacy of the regime, externally create a strategic balance, express goodwill to Beijing, and send signals to Washington and Seoul.
German media pointed out that for a long time, North Korea has been subject to international sanctions due to its nuclear and human rights issues, almost isolated from the international community. This time, the North Korean leader's attendance at a major event held in Beijing is undoubtedly a significant opportunity for North Korea to shake off its image of isolation. Visiting Beijing is also a way to show goodwill to China. The signal that North Korea sends to China is that although relations between North Korea and Russia are rapidly warming up, North Korea still attaches great importance to Sino-North Korean relations. Such a statement helps China to further assist North Korea economically.
For North Korea, what it needs is not to side unilaterally with Russia or China, but to maintain a balance between the two. After establishing stable relations with both China and Russia, German media said, this will make North Korea more confident when facing the United States and South Korea. Similarly, close relations with Beijing can increase North Korea's strategic weight in Seoul's wavering stance, making South Korea make greater concessions for achieving peace on the Korean Peninsula. Obviously, regarding this analysis by German media, it must be said that it is very reasonable.
The North Korean leader's attendance at our military parade indeed has more far-reaching considerations. In short, one sentence: strengthening relations with China allows North Korea to be in a better position in the multi-party game, ensuring its initiative. In fact, given the current situation on the Korean Peninsula, the U.S., Japan, and South Korea are increasingly forming a tripartite alliance, and the pressure on North Korea is increasing. Being able to get support from both China and Russia, North Korea's security will certainly be more guaranteed.
When facing the United States, North Korea will also have more leverage. In such a situation, North Korea's high-level attendance at our military parade is undoubtedly a wise choice. This shows that North Korea has a clear understanding of the current situation. Obviously, after the deepening of Sino-North Korean relations, the United States will have to be more cautious when dealing with the situation on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea's elevated participation is undoubtedly a clever move.
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