For the first in more than a decade, America's Defense Strategy has shifted from fighting terrorism to preparing for threats from China and Russia. Beijing responded by saying the China-Russia relationship is one of non-alignment, non-confrontation, and non-aggression, and that it sets a good example for a new type of international relations.

HUA CHUNYING CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESPERSON "The development of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership has been proved it matches the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, and is also a positive strategic force for safeguarding and promoting world peace and development. We are willing to keep working with Russia to maintain healthy and stable bilateral development at a high level, and contribute positive energies for the peaceful development and prosperity of the world."