BEIJING -- China criticizes the U.S. as undermining global strategic stability in its new white paper on national defense, released on Wednesday.
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A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber flies in formation with Qatari Mirage 2000 and American F-35A Lightning II fighters over Southwest Asia in May. Beijing has accused Washington of intensifying military competition among major countries. © Reuters
BEIJING -- China criticizes the U.S. as undermining global strategic stability in its new white paper on national defense, released on Wednesday.