But at least on this DPRK situation, I would have to say my discussion with some Chinese officials in parts of Asia convinced me that they were absolutely sold on the idea that Kim Jong il is a crazy nut who ruins all of Asia with his antics. In that sense the interests of China and USA merge somewhat. You do admit that if KJI falls, China would prefer a Pyongyang regime without nukes but full in the China orbit, correct? Just as the US would like to see a reunified Korea under a democratically elected, pro-Western administration.
well,chinese aim on korean affairs.
1,china don't want N.K. regime to collapse and two korea to be reunited .china want state quo.
espeically china can't stand a united korea as american ally.
2.although china want to protect N.K.,china don't care Kim at all.in fact,china think kim is a troublemaker.
if possible,china would be glad to see kim's retirement.
so if american bombed out KIM's nuke faciltis but stayed out of N.K.,china would surely be pleased.
after nuke toys were destroyed by u american,maybe china would send some troops to N.K and make crazy Kim retire.
whether china will be eventual ur enemy or not,at least,both china and american can cooperate to get red of the crazy kim.