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In contrast, Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson, visiting China earlier in the month, echoed China’s description of the relationship as guided by “nonconflict, nonconfrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation.”

From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2017

“It has been a very positive relationship built on nonconfrontation, no conflict, mutual respect and always searching for win-win solutions,” Tillerson said on Saturday, echoing Xi’s comments at a 2014 meeting with President Obama.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2017

Staffers attribute TNC's success to its philosophy of nonconfrontation.

From Time Magazine Archive

Now, it appears, the Saudi policy of nonconfrontation with Iran no longer prevails.

From Time Magazine Archive