Last week, China proposed a way to reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula: Pyongyang would freeze its missile and nuclear programs in exchange for Washington and Seoul halting their current round of military exercises. China also sees this as a way of starting talks between the United States and North Korea, which it believes is necessary to resolve hostilities on the peninsula.

Why Freezing North Korea’s Weapons Programs Would Make Us Safer
David Wright, former co-director
March 20, 2017 1:55 PM EDT