Given significant war preparations, it’s unlikely Beijing’s willingness to sign the protocol to the Bangkok Treaty is the result of peaceful intentions.

“North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China,” said Oleg Ignatov, senior Russia analyst for Crisis Group.

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