Many people seem to view China as an ally when their conduct has been one of an adversary.
The main strategic preocupation of China is to regain Taiwan. Given our close economic ties with China, one must wonder why the West is China's chief enemy. The Chinese military philosophy has always been one of surprise. The Korean Conflict is one past example in which China sent hundreds of thousands of Soldiers to fight americans and the ROK in Korea. China has surprised India in 1962.