Not to be missed in the annals of sneering at your former bf. "Pakistani PM hails China as his country's 'best friend.'" And furthermore, "we call China a true friend and a time-tested and all weather friend," said Mr. Gilani."Chinese officials and state media have hinted that they will use Mr Gilani's visit to portray Beijing as a steadfast and reliable partner in contrast to Washington, described in one editorial as a fickle and demanding interloper." And say it: Fair weather friend! Read it at the BBC.

Margaret O’Brien Steinfels is a former editor of Commonweal. 

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