U.S. calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea
NPRU.S. calls on a silent China to use its sway over Russia and North Korea toggle caption Kazuki Kozaki/Pool Kyodo WASHINGTON — The U.S. and South Korea have called on China to use its influence over Russia and North Korea to prevent escalation after Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to Russia to aid Moscow's war against Ukraine. Lu Chao, director of the Institute of American and East Asian Studies at Liaoning University in China's northeastern province of Liaoning, said the U.S. should not expect China to manage North Korea. "It is not the case that China is responsible to manage North Korea and the U.S. is responsible for managing South Korea," Lu said. Lu also said the troop deployment is "a matter between Russia and North Korea," while China's attitude remains unchanged that the conflict should not be escalated.