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In reply to the discussion: China just said if North Korea attacks first they will remain neutral. * [View all]
Raster
(21,010 posts)71. i think there was also a subtext for North Korea...
...if you attack first, we will remain neutral... to Kim Jong-Un: If YOU start some shit, you better be prepared to deal with the shit, and not expect China to come to your rescue.
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China just said if North Korea attacks first they will remain neutral. * [View all]
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2017
OP
Well he got the distraction he needed...FEAR! Fire and fury will carry over to weekend....
RestoreAmerica2020
Aug 2017
#75
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
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
I can't even associate with people who I know who identify as republican, anymore.
CrispyQ
Aug 2017
#70
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
Do you or do you not believe China will sit on the sidelines while we pulverize North Korea?
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2017
#28
I agree that China wouldn't nuke the U.S. They don't have a death wish.
DemocratSinceBirth
Aug 2017
#50
They are a super power in east Asia . Understandable they don't want chaos in the region started
lunasun
Aug 2017
#14
Not 100% official, pretty close. Take note, Trump. China leadership could disavow this if they wish.
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2017
#19
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
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
...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