How do you think the Norks got long-range ballistic missile technology? Nuclear weapons technology? How did they miniaturize nukes so quickly?
So now that the Norks can be the "wild card" foil in Asia - and China can pretend that they aren't involved - we are stuck with an internationally dangerous North Korea and China can pretend to be uninvolved.
By telling us "not to strike first", they're telling us to allow the Norks to complete their nuclear delivery arsenal unimpeded.
Excellent post. China has a muscle called Korea. Every time Korea acts up, they are following orders.