[garbageseeker]

The problem is with its dictatorial leaders

Even though the Chinese are still repressive, they are softening up a tad because they like the cash flowing in from the West. The Chinese government is realizing that its not profitable to keep your population under the thumb of repression. I still cannot trust the Chinese because they still expansionist philosophy by using what ever means necessary. Their military intentions are also hostile. Kim Jong-Il is still clinging to the Stalinist-Leninist philosophy economics and oppression. Remember, this type of economy let to the bankruptcy of the Soviet Union and he is heading toward the same fate.

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Remember, this type of economy let to the bankruptcy of the Soviet Union and he is heading toward the same fate.

And the bankruptcy of the Soviet Union has perhaps resulted in a mortally wounded Russia that still has yet to suffer through its final death throes. Apparently Kim and Castro are setting the example for how Commies 'gracefully' exit the world stage.

[garbageseeker]

You may see something to what happened to East Germany and West Germany after the fall of the Berlin Wall happen to North and South Korea. That the economically rich south will save the north, but that cannot happen if that crazy man is still in power in North Korea.