of action, they won t get anywhere as far as the nuclear program is concerned. this will lay the solid groundwork for achieving denuclearization on the korean peninsula. it s a great point that you make, and also the environmental impact, the many locations that north korea has been testing nuclear technology close to the chinese border, there is an impact there. china will want to protect its interest and people as well. great to have you with us, the director of the china national association of international studies. thank you for having me. appreciate your time today. the u.s. republican presidential front runner says china should take the lead in dealing with north korea. that s right. in an interview with wolf blitzer, donald trump says there should be koconsequences if beijing doesn t talk about the testing. would you consider a preemptive strike? no, china has total control over them, and we have control