China's Spat With Kim Jong Un Shows Difficulty Stopping Him
- North Korean state media lashes out at ally after coal ban
- Beijing looks to renew talks with U.S. over neighbor’s nukes
QuickTake: North Korea’s Nukes
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The rare public spat between China and North Korea illustrates the dilemma facing Beijing’s leaders as they try to coax Kim Jong Un back to the negotiating table.
North Korea condemned China for banning coal imports in an unusually hostile state-media commentary last week, mocking its ally for “dancing to the tune of the U.S.” and vowing to continue developing nuclear weapons. China stood firm, saying it would implement United Nations Security Council resolutions.