China’s efforts to rein in North Korea have “not worked” out, US President Donald Trump has said but appreciated Beijing for its attempts to pursue its closest ally to abandon its nuclear ambitions.
“While I greatly appreciate the efforts of President Xi & China to help with North Korea, it has not worked out. At least I know China tried!,” Trump said in a tweet which came hours before the US and China were set to meet in Washington to talk about North Korea.
The meeting comes amid concern that North Korea is preparing a sixth nuclear test.
There was speculation earlier this year that North Korea was set to provoke Trump with its sixth nuclear test since 2006.