[volunbeer]

Agreed - the old men that Kim must worry about (and listen to) are senior government officials of China starting with Xi

Everyone is focused on Kim and the Norks understandably and we all naturally romanticize the idea of unification, but Trump understands that China has to get something out of this deal in order for it to happen. I think Kim went too far off the reservation and caused the Japanese to begin talking about militarization of Japan. That is definitely NOT in the interest of China nor is it in their interest for the U.S. to increase military presence and flexing so close to China.

Kim severely overplayed his hand and Trump convinced China that he would act and it might involve trade with them. A masterful stroke.

[TigerLikesRooster]

For last several days, Trump kept pointing the finger at China as the real culprit behind recent troubles. Trade war with China is no longer just Trump's agenda. I see a wide consensus is forming in DC about trade sanction on China. This should worry Chinese.

[TigerLikesRooster]

If China still holds out, Trump could use another big stick: restore full diplomatic relation with Taiwan and reopen U.S. Embassy in Taipei.