Wednesday, October 19, 2011

If War Breaks Out on The Korean Peninsula, China Will Not Intervene

China 'Unlikely To Intervene In Korea' -- Chosun ilbo

China will not support North Korea militarily in case of a conflict between North and South, according to a Chinese academic. Prof. Chu Shulong (55) of Tsinghua University was speaking at a seminar on Korea-China security strategy at the Seoul Press Center on Monday.

"I believe China will call for a diplomatic solution even if the North is attacked by South Korea or the U.S.," Chu said. "Most Chinese don't think a reunited Korea would stand against China, even if the U.S. keeps stationing troops or bases on the peninsula. China won't mind Korean reunification, even if it is led by South Korea."

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My Comment: I know from my own Chinese contacts .... starting since the mid 1980s .... that they have nothing but contempt and disgust for the rulers of North Korea. If war does break out on the Korean peninsula, the only concern that the Chinese government will have will be on the millions of refugees fleeing the fighting and/or those searching for a safe haven in China itself.

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