North Korea backs China's Taiwan stance and blames the United States for regional tension

An article authored by international affairs analyst Kim Myong-chol, published by the Korean Central News Agency, reiterated North Korea's endorsement of Beijing's One China policy while charging the United States with undermining regional stability. Kim specifically denounced the recent delivery of a US fighter jet to Taiwan, describing it as a provocative act and citing more than $39 billion in US arms sales to the island over the past decade.

He argued that Taiwan is an internal Chinese matter and warned the US to reconsider any direct confrontation with the People's Republic of China. The commentary highlighted the growing closeness between North Korea and China, noting two summits in 2025 and this year that elevated their ties to a strategic partnership. Kim concluded that Taiwan's eventual return to China is a matter of time, and that US actions only exacerbate the crisis. The statements reflect ongoing diplomatic friction in the Taiwan Strait and broader East Asian security dynamics.