U.S. missile shield spotlights divisions on handling North Korea

While it only managed a rather muted expression of “regret” over the North’s rocket launch, it was quick to voice its “deep concern” at the prospect of South Korea introducing the US missile system.

Well, yeah. From a strategic perspective, its always nice to have a leashed mad dog as one your clients.

China hasn't moved at all in curbing Lil Kim and his continual nuclear blasts and missile launches.

If China doesn't want a US missile defense system on their doorstep then they'd better quit blocking and stalling punitive actions against NK.

This is what China will get. The US, Japan, and S. Korea (and pretty much everyone else) is getting tired of all this N. Korean belligerence.

" and could presage an arms build-up if China feels threatened by the rollout."

Do they mean China's massive buildup over the last couple of decades? Or are they talking about a new one?

If he wants to impress other countries he could try feeding the people of North Korea.

China's little monster, which it gave birth to, is acting up again and getting more dangerous in the process. China would prefer for S. Korea, Japan & the U.S. to bury their heads in the sand while China does nothing. That's about it, isn't it?