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15. Link posted by DU member Athena about this.

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Fri Aug 11, 2017, 09:51 AM

Aug 2017

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-northkorea-missiles-china-media-idUSKBN1AR005

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China just said if North Korea attacks first they will remain neutral. * [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 OP

I sure hope the petulant child understands the significance of this DrDan Aug 2017 #1

All Trump will do now is attack China with his mouth and his Tweets SummerSnow Aug 2017 #2

That would really be stupid. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #10

1950-1952 all over again... ewagner Aug 2017 #35

Well he got the distraction he needed...FEAR! Fire and fury will carry over to weekend.... RestoreAmerica2020 Aug 2017 #75

Yep, short and to the point. paleotn Aug 2017 #58

I fear you are correct - at a time we need allies, he is divisive DrDan Aug 2017 #49

It is a direct message to NK. former9thward Aug 2017 #3

It is a direct message to Donald Trump. No preemption allowed. PubliusEnigma Aug 2017 #5

It seems like a warning to both parties. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #7

They can do the same..... paleotn Aug 2017 #60

I trust the Chinese are smart enough to avoid a pissing match with Trump. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #62

a pre-emptive strike by the U.S. would prompt a reaction from China - but China would DrDan Aug 2017 #46

When NK's only friend in the world former9thward Aug 2017 #82

if NK's only friend in the world want to deliver a message to NK, it will not be done in public DrDan Aug 2017 #83

He understands. tecelote Aug 2017 #31

The child is getting attention. That's all the child cares about CrispyQ Aug 2017 #61

The GOP MFM008 Aug 2017 #63

I can't even associate with people who I know who identify as republican, anymore. CrispyQ Aug 2017 #70

Agree MFM008 Aug 2017 #72

so... all it takes now is a clear definition of "attacks" lapfog_1 Aug 2017 #4

My interpretation of what constitutes an attack DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #6

The question is what does China think constitutes an attack... lapfog_1 Aug 2017 #8

Since he is a malignant narcissist, verbally attacking is an "attack" SummerSnow Aug 2017 #12

So Guam (American territory) gets to watch for 16 minutes as armed missiles fly at them? Not Ruth Aug 2017 #9

I know the Deplorables believe a war with Korea will be a walk in the park. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #13

What? These are many new questions that I do not have the answer to. Not Ruth Aug 2017 #23

Do you or do you not believe China will sit on the sidelines while we pulverize North Korea? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #28

I believe that they would protest strongly Not Ruth Aug 2017 #29

They would send troops to DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #34

As I said, I do not believe that China would nuke America Not Ruth Aug 2017 #44

I agree that China wouldn't nuke the U.S. They don't have a death wish. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #50

To the both of you. tazkcmo Aug 2017 #78

If I recall correctly, China backed VietNam until we left as fast as possible. shraby Aug 2017 #45

And then China had a war with Vietnam four years later. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #51

Shall we play a game? N/t bronxiteforever Aug 2017 #11

nice. +1 ProfessorPlum Aug 2017 #18

+1 uponit7771 Aug 2017 #80

Exactly! lark Aug 2017 #30

I think the definition depends upon the "spilling of blood" ewagner Aug 2017 #37

They are a super power in east Asia . Understandable they don't want chaos in the region started lunasun Aug 2017 #14

Link posted by DU member Athena about this. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #15

TY. I included it. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #17

It's a bold statement by China's majority party. Weekend Warrior Aug 2017 #25

100% agree. lark Aug 2017 #36

a message strictly intended for the U.S. mainer Aug 2017 #16

Good! ginnyinWI Aug 2017 #26

i think there was also a subtext for North Korea... Raster Aug 2017 #71

Not 100% official, pretty close. Take note, Trump. China leadership could disavow this if they wish. Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2017 #19

Wonderful News OutaHere Aug 2017 #20

2 things onetexan Aug 2017 #21

China just saved Trumps ass!! aeromanKC Aug 2017 #22

No! lark Aug 2017 #38

Trump is so out of his league HopeAgain Aug 2017 #24

Ok, if Trump launches cruise missiles, what will China do to "stop him"? Alhena Aug 2017 #27

What is North Korea going to do while we drops bombs on their heads? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #39

Retaliate against Seoul probably, but they won't physically prevent the US from bombing them Alhena Aug 2017 #54

What if North Korea, seeing the end is nigh, shoots their entire bolt ? DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #55

What if? Then their country will experience temperatures of several million degrees LittleBlue Aug 2017 #81

If we create nuclear fallout by preemptive strike on NK, China will attack bronxiteforever Aug 2017 #48

Well that's that. NK called trump's bluff by saying they will launch towards Guam... brush Aug 2017 #32

I believe North Korea said the plans would be complete by then. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #43

You could be right. I just remember the 15th as being mentioned. brush Aug 2017 #53

I have to look. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #59

Insane and dangerous is right. And so is "fire and fury". brush Aug 2017 #69

I still think Trump is going to preemptively attack NK maryellen99 Aug 2017 #33

Reasonable assumption n/t ewagner Aug 2017 #41

I bet by the end of the day, Russia will be next. KRISITNA Aug 2017 #40

What I fear is a Gulf of Tonkin incident. mainer Aug 2017 #42

FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE KRISITNA Aug 2017 #47

It beats a war Not Ruth Aug 2017 #64

This is actually also a warning to Kim. B2G Aug 2017 #52

Terrifying...in this environment a relatively minor incident could morph into a "Sarajevo moment" tritsofme Aug 2017 #56

Silly man. If the war starts by Labor Day our brave boys and girls will be back by Christmas. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #65

Insert monkey wrench here. paleotn Aug 2017 #57

I have no doubt that TRUMP will attack NK Still In Wisconsin Aug 2017 #66

The only way China nukes us if we nuke them or vice versa. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2017 #68

...and I have no doubt that TRUMP would/will go nuclear with China- er-JINA I mean. Still In Wisconsin Aug 2017 #76

Stability of US and NK are vital for China. Destabilization of either country could also destabilize SweetieD Aug 2017 #67

More concerning is the statement "if the United States attacks first and tries to overthrow Vinca Aug 2017 #73

WWIII Johnny2X2X Aug 2017 #74

Very sane on their part Lithos Aug 2017 #77

No one seriously expected anything different. Tatiana Aug 2017 #79

Drumpt equates war with his fake wrestling fights when he used rubber chairs kairos12 Aug 2017 #84

Kick Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2017 #85