The result of China's involvement in the Korean War was a stalemate. Despite Chinese forces successfully pushing back United Nations troops and preventing them from advancing further north, the war eventually ended with an armistice in 1953. The border between North and South Korea remained roughly the same as before the war, with both sides still technically at war. However, China's involvement in the war solidified its position as a major player in East Asian politics and increased its influence in the region.
