After a weekend filled with a series of conciliatory statements from China, some of them downright surprising, the situation with North Korea seems to be less tense right now, which could be construed as a major win for the Trump team.
The big move came as China agreed to ban imports of North Korean iron, lead, and coal as part of new U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang. That's hitting Kim Jon Un's regime where it hurts.
But there was also the statement in the Chinese-run state newspaper that said if North Korea attacks the U.S., China should remain neutral. In other words, they'd be on their own.
And there was even calming talk from this side of the Pacific. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defense James Mattis both insisted the Trump administration is not seeking regime change in North Korea and wants a diplomatic resolution to this dispute.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that any military action against Kim Jong Un’s regime requires his nation’s approval, and vowed to prevent war at all costs.
Few calm words, and the status changed completely. Enough with the threats to other countries. Peace is worth living not war.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said that any military action against Kim Jong Un’s regime requires his nation’s approval, and vowed to prevent war at all costs.
Few calm words, and the status changed completely. Enough with the threats to other countries. Peace is worth living not war.
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