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Originally Posted by JIMBUNA

I still wouldn't trust the bugga and I'm wondering if such a commitment will be seen as a sign of weakness by those who would oppose him in his own country.

<Precisely what poor premier-for-life Xi is thinking...while keeping a straight face for the photo!

China has long been North Korea’s only treaty ally and largest trade partner. But that relationship has soured as Beijing has stepped up enforcement of sanctions, which economists say are starting to bite North Korea’s economy. Mr. Kim declined to meet a Chinese envoy who had recently visited Pyongyang.

There's some serious 'suckin' up' goin' on here-exactly who's the 'sucker' is unclear....

Originally Posted by OnkelNeal

So, either I am in the Twilight Zone, or maybe there is a real sliver of optimism going on here?

Originally Posted by AkBBY

Faced with a superpower on two sides, a prosperous South, a wicked tightening sanction-war and Mr Suh's assertion that the nuclear bargaining chip is ultimately fruitless the worm may be turning. At this stage: All eyes wide open; trust no one; sit and wait.....