Newsham: China’s Influence on the Korean Peninsula

Retired Marine Col. Grant Newsham, discussed Beijing's backing of North Korea, saying China could curb the country's threat if it chose to, but hasn’t.
Published: 1/5/2026, 11:47:08 PM EST

Retired Marine Col. Grant Newsham, senior fellow at the Center for Security Policy, weighs in on South Korea's president's visit to China.

He points to the leader's left-leaning views and a more sympathetic stance toward North Korea and China.

Newsham also highlights Beijing's backing of North Korea, saying China could curb the country's threat if it chose to, but hasn’t.