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February 19, 2013

China Must Put a Leash on North Korea's Kim

William Pesek, Bloomberg

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Xi should end China’s unconditional support for North Korea's tantrums and the shameful way it treats its 24 million people. China’s claims that it can't rein in Pyongyang’s officials lack credibility. There is nothing to stop China from cutting Kim’s allowance. You want food and fuel? Then here are a few things you need to do in return for continued Chinese support.

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TAGGED: China, North Korea, Xi Jinping

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