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Patron problem: Kim Jong Un played Russia, rattled China and won
Kim Jong Un leveraged diplomatic moves to influence Russia and challenge China. President Xi Jinping significantly reduced foreign travel, favoring hosting leaders in Beijing, with annual trips dropping from 14 to zero during the pandemic.
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