The North Korean nuclear test: The Chinese reaction

The North Korean nuclear test: The Chinese reaction
By Hui Zhang | 2 June 2009
Article Highlights

* Like South Korea, Japan, and the United States, China quickly rebuked North Korea for its nuclear test last week.
* However, despite growing frustration with Pyongyang, China will more than likely continue to oppose harsh U.N. sanctions against North Korea.
* China probably will use its leverage on North Korea only when Washington makes Pyongyang a serious offer that includes normalization of relations and robust security guarantees.

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