the global times wrote chinese society would approve of severe restrictive measures that have never been seen before, such as restricting oil imports to the north if pyongyang engages in further provocative activity. a global times editorial said china can no longer with stand the continuing escalation of the north korean nuclear issue at his doorstep. it also warned north korea to be mindful of the american military action, quote, not only is washington brimming with confidence and arrogance following the missile attacks on syria, but trump is willing to be regarded as a man who honors his promises, "the noble times" wrote. they wrote as for china, the denuclearization of north korea is a priority that sits above