The North Koreans act the way they want for one reason. They are backed by China and know, their big brothers will defend them. Korea has traditionally been Chinese territory or under influence. They view North Korea as a buffer state to Japan and the US.
Why China will continue to back Pyongyang
BRUSSELS — In another move to raise the stakes, the dictator of Pyongyang has just decided to restart his nuclear program. And who is going to stop him, now that his long-range rocket can hit parts of the American West Coast? At least in theory. During the recent test, it took him days to prepare the vehicle on its launch pad. During the takeoff there were once more problems with the liquid fuel system and the guidance configuration.
If this were for real, it would not have the least chance to survive a pre-emptive strike by America or Japan, which saw the launch as a dreamed opportunity to test some of their new military hardware and joint command facilities. North Korea might have its rocket, but it is still a decade away from the kind of nuclear deterrence that would frighten its rivals.
It is China that is most badly damaged by the fallout of North Korea’s nuclear nationalism. For years it has been preaching restraint and arguing that Kim Jong Il could be brought to other thoughts via silent diplomacy. It invested a lot in the six party talks and seized it as an opportunity for proving its role as a responsible regional broker.
It is China that is most badly damaged by the fallout of North Korea’s nuclear nationalism. For years it has been preaching restraint and arguing that Kim Jong Il could be brought to other thoughts via silent diplomacy. It invested a lot in the six party talks and seized it as an opportunity for proving its role as a responsible regional broker.
American need to realize that Free Trade/Globalization is being used by China as a means to an end. They don’t care about trade treaties, they care only about power. Many people are blinded by the fact China doesn’t play by our rules. Trade means nothing compared to national pride.
This is another example of how Free Trade/Globalization has had negative effects on America. Our economy is in the tanks and our enemies have become stronger. China is one of the winners of this Free Trade system. America is clearly one of the losers. Yet our elites whether Right or Left keep wanting more Globalization. Makes you wonder why?
