U.S. will look at ramping up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearise - Bolton

[bristolboy]

13 minutes ago, lannarebirth said:

Or they could cut off all cross border trade. Lots of options.

I guess the border chaos that would result makes it not worth it to the Chinese.

[Morch]

50 minutes ago, lannarebirth said:

 

Is it? What do you suppose that China might have to do or give or threaten to call an end to NK's nuclear arms program?

 

Your question and the ensuing exchange seem to make my point. There are different answers, scenarios and views as how much leverage China actually got, the willingness to use it, and what circumstances may promote this. Same goes for consequences and results.

 

I would wager that it is less of a clear cut issue even when it comes to intelligence assessments and briefings.

 

If it was a simple as if-we-do-A, they'll-do-B, and-therefore-C, things would have been resolved by now.