[AnalogReigns]

China's economy is massively dependent on the USA....they simply cannot afford to go to war against us at this time.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

You are most likely correct. And, anyone who has visited the docks in Seattle, Oakland, etc., will agree. They are piled high with incoming Chinese stuff.

[UnsinkableMollyBrown]

China is more a threat to us that all the other rogue nations, combined. This is a country that has prepared for a war to defeat the United States for more than a decade. Nothing has changed that. What other country has threatened to nuke Las Angeles? And they have the capability and resources to carry out that threat. China's interest in the booty of owning American soil, far outweighs their temporary loss of income.

It would be wise to re-evaluate the real threats in the world, rather than continue with this politically correct delusion.

[Paulie]

"China's economy is massively dependent on the USA....they simply cannot afford to go to war against us at this time."

I agree with you, but I want to add one thing: My understanding is that Beijing is truly not interested in anything that could stall their rapid economic growth. They are beginning to realize their long term interests (whether noble or not) are best served by world stability and a rich Chinese economy.

No, Beijing would sooner slap up Kim Jong Il themselves rather than allow N. Korea to destabilize the entire globe with their infantile behavior.