RE: Russia and China said on Friday they would oppose any foreign military intervention in North Korea
February 28, 2013 at 3:12 pm
I don't think that the Chinese particularly care what happens to North Korea. NK is essentially a rogue state even to them, and in fairness to China, NK is much closer to their sovereign soil than to most other people's. The similarity with the first Koren War int he 50's is accepted that China is more concerned about an additional foothold for western powers on its doorstep, and an issue of national pride in dealing with problems on its own turf.
The trend of Chinese foreign policy in its long history has been one of general border security, as opposed to overseas expansion and domination. They would simply be butthurt if Europe or America came and put down their neighbour's rabid dog instead of doing it themselves.
As for the Russian government, I think they generally just like to annoy the west as often as they can. Anything the Europeans or the US wants to do, Russia does the opposite.
The trend of Chinese foreign policy in its long history has been one of general border security, as opposed to overseas expansion and domination. They would simply be butthurt if Europe or America came and put down their neighbour's rabid dog instead of doing it themselves.
As for the Russian government, I think they generally just like to annoy the west as often as they can. Anything the Europeans or the US wants to do, Russia does the opposite.
If you believe it, question it. If you question it, get an answer. If you have an answer, does that answer satisfy reality? Does it satisfy you? Probably not. For no one else will agree with you, not really.
