[Jay Howard Smith]

"Japanese officials were unavailable for comment."

They were too busy preparing launch codes.

Along with S.Korea and Tawain. Lets see....That should complete the circle of Nuke capable countries surrounding China......I dont think they want that....!

[endthematrix]

I don't prescribe to the idea that NK is taking orders from Beijing. The Don King twin is a crazy authoritarian. No one pushes him around. I think the Chicoms have a love-hate relationship with him though. They love the antagonism of the US but the brinkmanship is nail biting, for sure!