But the debate will only strain relations between the two countries further.

But they seems highly likely to strain relations with the Chinese even further.

Plans to sell the property have strained relations between the state and town officials.

However, there are a few problems that strain relations slightly.

And that, some say, might even strain his relations with politicians.

Still, the report on Sunday could strain already tense relations between the countries.

The Alvarez case has strained relations between the two countries.

The request could further strain relations between the two Governments over the incident.

The station chief said he did not want to strain his relations with the Kenyans.

But he further strained his relations with Johnson only one day after the two met to mend their problems.