China and North Korean Tensions

In an apparent sign of growing frustration with North Korea, China took a rare, if thinly veiled, shot at its ally over the steadily escalating tension on the Korean peninsula.

But even with those harsh remarks, officials in the United States say China can and must do more to keep Pyongyang in check and soothe the bellicose rhetoric that have some fearful of an "accidental war."

Foreign Minister Wang Yi also voiced frustration, saying in a ministry statement that "we oppose provocative words and actions from any party in the region and do not allow troublemaking on China's doorstep."

South Korean defense officials say the North may be preparing to launch missiles this week in what would be the latest in a recent string of provocative actions and statements.

But even with those harsh remarks, officials in the United States say China can and must do more to keep Pyongyang in check and soothe the bellicose rhetoric that have some fearful of an "accidental war."

South Korean defense officials say the North may be preparing to launch missiles this week in what would be the latest in a recent string of provocative actions and statements.

Amid the escalations, ties with China -- North Korea's only diplomatic or financial backer -- appear frayed.

While not naming North Korea specifically, the comment is widely seen as directed toward Pyongyang.Chinese

But even with those harsh remarks, officials in the United States say China can and must do more to keep Pyongyang in check and soothe the bellicose rhetoric that have some fearful of an "accidental war."

In an apparent sign of growing frustration with North Korea, China took a rare, if thinly veiled, shot at its ally over the steadily escalating tension on the Korean peninsula.

In an apparent sign of growing frustration with North Korea, China took a rare, if thinly veiled, shot at its ally over the steadily escalating tension on the Korean peninsula.

Pyongyang has also warned that it could not guarantee the safety of foreign embassy staff beyond April 10, which is seen as a possible date for a launch if North Korea does, in fact, go through with one.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi also voiced frustration, saying in a ministry statement that "we oppose provocative words and actions from any party in the region and do not allow troublemaking on China's doorstep."

Pyongyang has also warned that it could not guarantee the safety of foreign embassy staff beyond April 10, which is seen as a possible date for a launch if North Korea does, in fact, go through with one.

According to a senior U.S. official, Beijing's relations with Pyongyang have reached a near-historic low, reports CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan.But

Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman said on CNN that the latest Chinese statements indicate "they've probably hit the 212-degree boiling point as it relates to North Korea."

But even with those harsh remarks, officials in the United States say China can and must do more to keep Pyongyang in check and soothe the bellicose rhetoric that have some fearful of an "accidental war."

Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman said on CNN that the latest Chinese statements indicate "they've probably hit the 212-degree boiling point as it relates to North Korea."

In a significant statement, new Chinese President Xi Jinping said no country "should be allowed to throw a region and even the whole world into chaos for selfish gain."

Foreign Minister Wang Yi also voiced frustration, saying in a ministry statement that "we oppose provocative words and actions from any party in the region and do not allow troublemaking on China's doorstep."

In a significant statement, new Chinese President Xi Jinping said no country "should be allowed to throw a region and even the whole world into chaos for selfish gain."

South Korean defense officials say the North may be preparing to launch missiles this week in what would be the latest in a recent string of provocative actions and statements.

In an apparent sign of growing frustration with North Korea, China took a rare, if thinly veiled, shot at its ally over the steadily escalating tension on the Korean peninsula.

But even with those harsh remarks, officials in the United States say China can and must do more to keep Pyongyang in check and soothe the bellicose rhetoric that have some fearful of an "accidental war."

While not naming North Korea specifically, the comment is widely seen as directed toward Pyongyang.Chinese

Chinese behavior has been very disappointing, whether it be on cyber security, whether it be on confrontation in the South China Sea, or whether their failure to rein in what could be a catastrophic situation which more than once wars have started by accident," Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said on "Face the Nation" Sunday.

In an apparent sign of growing frustration with North Korea, China took a rare, if thinly veiled, shot at its ally over the steadily escalating tension on the Korean peninsula.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi also voiced frustration, saying in a ministry statement that "we oppose provocative words and actions from any party in the region and do not allow troublemaking on China's doorstep."

Amid the escalations, ties with China -- North Korea's only diplomatic or financial backer -- appear frayed.

China's latest messages aren't enough for some in the U.S.

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Chinese behavior has been very disappointing, whether it be on cyber security, whether it be on confrontation in the South China Sea, or whether their failure to rein in what could be a catastrophic situation which more than once wars have started by accident," Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said on "Face the Nation" Sunday.

South Korean defense officials say the North may be preparing to launch missiles this week in what would be the latest in a recent string of provocative actions and statements.

Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman said on CNN that the latest Chinese statements indicate "they've probably hit the 212-degree boiling point as it relates to North Korea."

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