I think the Chinese are currently trying ot figure out how to get the situation under control. Never forget that the Asian mentality is drastically different and both the Chinese and Norks are experts at reading people and figuring out how each other’s minds work. Throw in the fact that Kim is a sadist and skilled at targeting the right people to keep the others in line. I am certain that Kim is aware of the fact that the Chinese can take him out, but won’t do it if it means that the Chinese are viewed as following the orders of President Trump.
Trump NEEDS to stop with the very public bombast and negotiate with the Chinese quietly to prevent any perception of him (Trump) dictating to the Chinese and causing the Chinese to lose face. As long as there is a risk of being viewed as the employee of the US, the Chinese leadership will not act against Kim.
“Trump NEEDS to stop with the very public bombast and negotiate with the Chinese quietly to prevent any perception of him (Trump) dictating to the Chinese and causing the Chinese to lose face.” [and let China solve North Korea.]
On the other hand, is China stalling him? Procrastinating?
Maybe Trump has intel about China’s intentions that we don’t have?