CNN: Trump casts blame on China for North Korea challenges
President Donald Trump issued a White House statement about North Korea on Wednesday evening via Twitter, casting blame on China for difficulties in the US-North Korea relationship and asserting there is "no reason at this time" to spend money on joint military exercises with South Korea.
"President Donald J. Trump feels strongly that North Korea is under tremendous pressure from China because of our major trade disputes with the Chinese government. At the same time, we also know that China is providing North Korea with considerable aid, including money, fuel, fertilizer and various other commodities. This is not helpful!" he said in a series of tweets.
"Nonetheless, the President believes that his relationship with Kim Jong Un is a very good and warm one, and there is no reason at this time to be spending large amounts of money on joint U.S.-South Korea war games. Besides, the President can instantly start the joint exercises again with South Korea, and Japan, if he so chooses. If he does, they will be far bigger than ever before," Trump tweeted.
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WNU Editor: The Chinese reply .... 'The US is first in the world when it comes to twisting the truth': China attacks Donald Trump after he accused Beijing of failing to rein in North Korea (Daily Mail). As to what is my take? Everything changed after this .... China is quietly relaxing its sanctions against North Korea, complicating matters for Trump (Los Angeles Times)
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Trump accuses China of making North Korea talks 'more difficult' -- Straits Times/Bloomberg
Trump Says China To Blame For Hurting U.S.-North Korean Relations -- NPR
Trump is blaming China for North Korea impasse, but real fault may lie closer to home -- Washington Post
