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To: NickSE who wrote (94520)	4/20/2003 4:15:12 AM
From: Dayuhan	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

I'd guess the proposed reduction / removal of US troops from the DMZ and threat of a nuclearized Japan were the main reasons they were forced into dealing with them. I’m not so sure, and I don't think it's correct to assume that the Chinese were "forced" to deal with us. A nuclearized Japan would not be a major fear for the Chinese. Certainly resolution by force would not be in the Chinese interest, and they are certainly interested in preventing that outcome. They probably also view the negotiation process as a way of establishing and promoting their regional influence. I suspect that there was also a quid pro quo somewhere down the line. The negotiations are in their interest, but they knew how badly we needed them, and I seriously doubt that they’d give that up for nothing. We should not for a moment assume that the Chinese are on our side in this. They aren’t. They aren’t on the North Korean side either. They’re on their own side, and they will act in accordance with their perception of their interests.