Nope, didn't say China was our friend, but we are trading partners, and I do like your assessment. It's clear that someone wants to weaken Russia, which is easily understandable, because the Ruble is poised to be the new petrodollar. China will take Australia long before they would ever dream of taking the US, but there are other factors that I know you have considered and don't feel like mentioning in a public forum. Furthermore, one must factor India into any conceived global powerplay.