BEIJING/WASHINGTON -- Beijing on Friday halted dialogue between senior Chinese and U.S. military officials in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, essentially cutting off exchanges between the two countries' forces.
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A Chinese fighter jet takes off for military exercises in waters near Taiwan on Aug. 4 (Handout photo from the People's Liberation Army Eastern Theatre Command) © Reuters
BEIJING/WASHINGTON -- Beijing on Friday halted dialogue between senior Chinese and U.S. military officials in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, essentially cutting off exchanges between the two countries' forces.