North Korea Criticizes China Over Denuclearization Efforts

Pyongyang's rare rebuke highlights ongoing tensions despite warming relations in other areas.

North Korea condemned China, Japan, and South Korea's joint declaration on denuclearization as a violation of its sovereignty.
Beijing had helped soften the language of the declaration, but this still provoked North Korea's ire.
Analysts suggest North Korea seeks formal international recognition as a nuclear-armed state.
China remains North Korea's primary ally and trading partner, but mutual suspicions persist.
North Korea's ties with Russia may be influencing its stance towards China.