China criticizes US as 'undermining global strategic stability'

Beijing's first defense white paper in four years takes strident position on territory

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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

TSUKASA HADANO, Nikkei staff writer

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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