21.06.2017 | Donald Trump claims China's attempts to rein in North Korea have failed as tensions rise
Source - The Daily Express
The President and his top aides have repeatedly highlighted that any progress in dealing with the hermit kingdom’s burgeoning nuclear program would rely on China’s involvement.
Mr Trump tweeted: “While I greatly appreciate the efforts of President Xi & China to help with North Korea, it has not worked out. At least I know China tried!”
Although a senior White House official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the US had limited options to rein in North Korea without Chinese assistance.
Christopher Hill, a former US ambassador to South Korea, told MSNBC: “I think the President is signalling some frustration, he's signalling to others that he understands this isn't working.
“And he's trying to defend himself, or justify himself, by saying that at least they tried as opposed to others who didn't even try.”
The President previously insisted that China, as Pyongyang’s principle benefactor, could “solve the North Korean problem” if it wanted to.
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