China Releases Military White Paper Criticizing US, Doubling Down on Taiwan Stance
Chinese leader Xi Jinping (R) reviews troops from a car at a garrison of the People's Liberation Army in Hong Kong on June 30, 2017. ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP/Getty Images
China released a national defense white paper on July 24, in which it criticized the United States for its military prowess and involvement in the Asia-Pacific region.
It also threatened to use force in Taiwan and Hong Kong, drawing widespread criticism.
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
