this is the most bilateral relationship on the face of the earth and it s important we have the opportunity to speak clearly, to speak candidly with one another, to ensure that the competition that really characterizes our relationship doesn t veer into conflict. we are going to do everything to manage this relationship responsibly, and that was part of the national security adviser s mission yesterday. so part of that clearly is here s what we don t want you to do or maybe, i ll say it more firmly, what you better not do or there will be consequences. what about on the other oend ch it what china can do? how does the u.s. get china to help the west with russia? is there any kind of deal that can be made? well, i don t know about a deal. yesterday was not a negotiation. it was an opportunity to speak clearly about our concerns and to lay out potential implications. here s the thing, chris. here s the challenge and here s our concern. the prc and russia, they share a vision for the