[maro]

I believe the Chinese could end this tomorrow by making a few phone calls to senior NK generals to communicate that Kim has to go. That they do not do this means that Kim's actions are OK with them. Red China gains from a divided Korea. The crazier NK is, the more reasonable the ChiComs appear to be. Always remember--the PRC is not an ally, not a friend. They are our chief rival in the world.

[maui_hawaii]

Red China gains from a divided Korea.

I think China wants a unified Korea... ruled under their brand of thinking or at the very least, not so gung ho pro American.

Always remember--the PRC is not an ally, not a friend. They are our chief rival in the world.

Exactly, and exactly the point of my essay.

[maui_hawaii]

I believe the Chinese could end this tomorrow by making a few phone calls to senior NK generals to communicate that Kim has to go. That they do not do this means that Kim's actions are OK with them.

I would be inclinded to disagree.

China wants to win the war, not just one battle...against America. There is no guarantee they could even win the battle even.

They are biding their time.