One consequence of U.S. support for South Korea in countering the March sinking of the South Korean warship Cheonan is that China's powerful military has trumped any pro-U.S. civilian leaders in bolstering ties with military-dominated North Korea. China’s military officials have been outspoken in their support for North Korea and against the Seoul-led international investigative unit that concluded a North Korean torpedo sank the Cheonan, killing 46 sailors.

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