[A. Pole]

Whatever is done, if anything, must be guided by the fact that China is no friend, in fact, quite the opposite.

Actually it does not matter whether China is a friend or not. USA as each other country should take care of its own interests first. See my tagline.

[EagleUSA]

Actually it does not matter whether China is a friend or not.
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Sorry, but I must disagree. It has a huge impact on national security strategy depending.