China assisting N.Korean missile program-U.S. Defense Sec'y:
"I'm sure there's been some help coming from China. I don't know, you know, the exact extent of that," Panetta told members of the House Armed Services Committee when asked whether China had been supporting North Korea's missile program through "trade and technology exchanges." Ref. Source 1
China: Military force won't halt North Korea "Threat"
"Military force cannot resolve the issue," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told reporters in Beijing. "Amid challenge there is opportunity. Amid tensions we will also find a kind of opportunity to return to talks." Ref. Source 9a.
They are playing their role well. I wouldn't be surprised if Xi discussed this with President Trump during Xi's visit here. If we play our role right this could work out. Let's hope it is plan and not a bunch of random acts that could end badly for South Korea and Japan.