Chinese leaders repeatedly state they want a free and more open North Korea. China is trying to help the North out of a bad situation. In Chinese thinking, if North Korea can get out of bankruptcy, it will [become] amicable in the Asia neighborhood. China is trying to do business with North Korea ... we are not in a hurry to resolve the nuclear issue. |
The biggest reason that there haven't been more protests is that the government has taken effective measures to prevent them. More cautious reporting by the media has been a big factor. |