China says North Korea ties survived 'tempests'
China, pushed again by Washington to bring North Korea to heel after last week's artillery attack on the South, told Pyongyang their relationship had withstood international "tempests".
On Wednesday, South Korea's spy chief said it was highly likely the isolated North would attack its wealthy neighbour again. Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, said last week's bombardment threatened the stability of the region, home to three of Asia's biggest economies. (Reuters)
