BEIJING,Jun 9(IPS)-Dismissive of warnings that the Korean peninsulastands on the brink of war,China contends North Korea’s recentprovocative actions are yet anotherillustration of brinkmanshipaimed at attracting the U.S. attention. Beijingdecried theNorth’s nuclear tests in late May, but remains uncommitted totougher sanctions against the impoverished Stalinist nation.