U.S. flies nuke bombers over disputed seas amid tensions with China

The United States flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers over the contested South and East China seas this week, U.S. Defense Department officials said Wednesday, amid an escalating trade war that has already raised bilateral tensions.China, which has been involved in territorial disputes with its neighbors in those seas, reacted to the move Thursday by criticizing the United States. Its Foreign Ministry said China is "decisively" opposed to actions that jeopardize regional peace and stability.The latest U.S. move is likely to further deteriorate relations between Washington and Beijing, observe…READ FULL ARTICLE