China to take lead in checks

China has been put in charge of drafting a document on how to handle North Korea's declaration of its nuclear program. Thus China has the main role in this multi-national disarmament deal that promises North Korea aid for compliance. The world out of Washington is that it is too early to tell if a deal between the six countries can be met. The incentives besides aid offered to North Korea is improved standing in the global community. North Korea is not expected to make any moves before president-elect Barack Obama takes office. 

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