Mell
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- May 11, 2010
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''It is a relationship that leaves a lot to be desired from China’s point of view. China’s rulers had no choice but to fete Kim Jong Il and his entourage as, earlier this month, he stepped off a lavish train in Beijing to plead for financial help for a country that his economic “reforms” have brought close to ruin. ''
'' Fears of escalation, as both North and South Korea curbed cross-border trade, helped to rattle global financial markets this week, including Shanghai’s. ''
''But the drawbacks of cosseting an unruly ally have long been outweighed for China by the fear of what would happen if the regime running North Korea were to collapse. ''
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Quote from North Korea: Not waving. Perhaps drowning | The Economist
Is the end of N. Korea near, or will China come to their rescue? What is your opinion?
'' Fears of escalation, as both North and South Korea curbed cross-border trade, helped to rattle global financial markets this week, including Shanghai’s. ''
''But the drawbacks of cosseting an unruly ally have long been outweighed for China by the fear of what would happen if the regime running North Korea were to collapse. ''
etc etc
Quote from North Korea: Not waving. Perhaps drowning | The Economist
Is the end of N. Korea near, or will China come to their rescue? What is your opinion?