The Australian argues that Xi has to consider using its big of cutting the crude oil, if he wants to cement Chinas regional prestige.
The Australian says that in shooting another missile over Japan, Kim Jong-un showed his contempt for those who would seek to restrict his nuclear so much for the UN and its perfidious US-promoted sanctions; so much for former occupier Japan; so much for President Xi Jinpings hopes of a calm, glorious elevation at the Communist Party congress in a month.
It points out that North Koreas continued provocations are becoming especially problematic for China while Kim is not providing a shred of hope that he has any interest in any resolution short of his regime being accepted as nuclear-armed.
The paper stresses that Chinas international prestige is at stake as the US is fast arming its friends and allies in the region with antimissile and other new weapons.
The Australian argues that it is time for Xi to cut oil lifeline to North Korea, if he wants to cement Chinas regional prestige.
