I think you are right, as crazy as Lil' Kim is even he realizes that China could conquer N. Korea in a few hours if they wanted. He needs their support and most likely is nothing more than a crazed/wacked out lackey for the Chinks.
It is truly our relations with the Chinese that will portend the future of world events.
One thing that constantly bothers me is the reluctance of US businesses to seek other sources for goods now made by China and sold to the US. The other sources are out there and many are more than competitive. As India comes more and more online, it will be interesting to see if business interests here exhibit at least a small modicum of patriotism by developing sources away from mainland China who as we should see by now are our biggest enemy in the world.
Speaking of Chinese ambitions in the world, I am continually waiting for the "media" to share with Americans the reach that China really has into our economy. After the Dubai Ports World publicity, one could have expected at least a comment or two on Chinese control of huge ports, (including Freeport Grand Bahama) and shipping, as well as manufacturing.
#160, I agree with your post and I believe you are right about India. We could use new dealings with India on cheaper goods to be sold in America as a barter with china in so many venues. If China sees that they will lose a lot of the American money in the purchase of their goods, they might assist America in taming NK. Maybe that is what they are doing now by pushing NK behind the scenes to do these Tests so blatantly, especially on our 4th Of July. China is using everyone in their long range search for power and we have to be even more cunning than they are to make sure that they do not become the Number one Power in the World. We can thank the Clintons for their sudden new powers and partial dominance in the World.