China praises Kim Jong Il despite sometimes strained ties - latimes.com: "Reporting from Beijing— For the Chinese government, a dead Kim Jong Il is a popular Kim Jong Il.
In life, the North Korea leader was a constant irritant to Beijing with his dangerous nuclear ambitions and his stubborn refusal to reform an economy that left the population starving.
Although Chinese officials rarely criticize North Korea openly, they quietly suspended energy assistance and demanded cash in advance for sales at times when they were angry about the nuclear program. They sometimes have been stingy with food aid and have said publicly that North Korea needs to overhaul its economy."
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