[bushomeworkk]

Another argument against an attack : Would an attack on increase or decrease Taiwans security ? Most likely the latter.
I think US support for Taiwan and Chinese support for North Korea serve a similar purpose. To have one foot in the door. China has the possibilty to influence US political and strategical planning by loosening or thightening the rope around Kim Jong Ils neck (missile tests , threats to South Korea or Japan ?), and something similar happens in Taiwan. The US have for example repeadeatly expressed dismay at chinese political decisions by announcing weapon sales to Taiwan. Both countries are in my opinion chess figures, that is clear to both sides and an attack on one would probably mean at least the loss of your own figure and maybe a lot more. No, an attack on North Korea is in my opinion out of the question.
And we didn´t even talk about the possible economic implications.