Since the beginning of the current nuclear crisis in October 2002, China has done its utmost to facilitate dialogue and discussion aimed at defusing the nuclear crisis and finding ways to its eventual solution. The focus is now on the topic of whether China has the will and ability to continue its role as mediator. Without question, China's role in facilitating North Korea's return to the negotiation table has been critical. Beijing has sought to pursue a two-pronged approach of keeping the peninsula nuclear-free without causing instability in Northeast Asia. For these reasons, China has painstakingly nurtured and promoted the six-party talks while providing energy and food to North Korea. However, Pyongyang repaid Beijing's good offices, patience, and generous assistance with actions that have been detrimental to Chinese interests. This thesis touches on the role that China has played throughout the six-party talks as well as the limitations in acting out the role itself. Secondly, the thesis hopes to reveal Beijing’s policies in the North Asian region through the participation of China in solving the nuclear crisis.