Beijing is the key to finding a solution

In solving the North Korea problem the role of China is of particular importance, writes the daily Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: "Everyone agrees that the key to a solution of the North Korea problem lies in Beijing, because China keeps Kim's regime alive economically. The dilemma facing the Chinese rulers is obvious: on the one hand they want to maintain North Korea as a strategically important buffer state, on the other Pyongyang is leading them around by the nose in front of the international community; Beijing also risks Japan losing its patience and beginning nuclear armament in eastern Asia. But neither six-party talks nor tougher sanctions will solve this Chinese dilemma. North Korea's provocative nuclear behaviour towards its great mentor is making deep scratches on Beijing's claim to being a superpower."

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