I think this move plays into China's hands for sure, especially if we use the pretext of "peace" to leave the peninsula. China's influence will be greatly magn

I think this move plays into China's hands for sure, especially if we use the pretext of "peace" to leave the peninsula. China's influence will be greatly magnified as they would be the only major player left on the peninsula guaranteeing peace there. However, I am wary of giving China too much credit here because the amount of leverage China has over Kim is limited. That Kim was bold enough to assassinate his half brother who was protected by the Chinese tells you a lot. Also, Korea historically and continues to view China with a wary eye. Kim also desires independence from China. He is now dealing with China from a position of strength after defying them so long with his nuclear weapons development and succeeding.