One step at a time....Just wish it was quickstep.
the US depends on China to enforce international sanctions on North Korea in an effort to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions.... ................................. Watch how the NKs move their operations outside the country to friendlier, similar style governments. (Need I mention who?)
NK is feeling the squeeze. I’m a little worried they’re just going to adopt a total FU attitude and since they have nothing to lose go all-in and pull the trigger.
This is series.
The same as the NFL, Trump has turned up the heat on the situation to embarrass China.
Just like the NFL owners, China, who is supposed to be the closest to the situation, has mostly for political and PR reasons, has allowed an absurd and dangerous situation to grow and fester.
Trump turns up the heat to reveal the hypocrisy and contradictions - and force some change.
Winning.
Think this would have happened under Obama?
Sorry...I don’t trust Red China.
I wonder if South Korea will shutter Kaesong?
Winning.
The leftist will hate to hear that the Trump strategy of being tough with China is forcing them to get tough with North Korea.
Nope, not tired of winning yet.
Good for China... maybe there’s friendship in the future...
That would be nice.
China is giving North Korea leather goods for Christmas-—
A BELT in the mouth & a BOOT in the ass....
“a signal of growing tensions between the two countries (China, North Korea) over Pyongyang’s nuclear and ballistic missiles programs.”
Bull. They work hand in glove on the nuclear program. It is a signal that the pocketbook of Chinese Communist Party members is endangered.
“The move comes amid heavy pressure from the Trump administration”
True. This is driven by the Trump Admin’s recent sanctions on (Chinese) banks that do business with North Korea - putting teeth into the UN sanctions.
“North Korean entities and individuals that have set up businesses in China — from joint ventures to directly funded enterprises — must shut down within 120 days of the latest United Nations Security Council sanctions passed on Sept. 11.”
120 days to try to cheat in another way most likely - but being forced to scramble in this manner is a big change from the past. For the first time in decades, the Chinese Communists seem worried about being held accountable for their lying, cheating and stealing. Because they are starting to face real costs.