Beijing and Washington Balance Goals Regarding Korean Nuclear Program

PRC policy makers have found themselves cross-pressured: They would prefer that Pyongyang refrain from provocative actions like nuclear weapons testing, yet are unwilling to impose the substantial pressure on the DPRK desired by the United State for fear that its regime would collapse and China would suffer economic and security costs.

Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1m9I4BO