Beijing accuses US of ‘naked provocation’ after U-2 spy plane allegedly intruded into no-fly zone during Chinese military drills —


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China says that the high-altitude spy plane entered off-limits airspace during live-fire drills held by the People's Liberation Army's Northern Theater Command. The incursion “seriously interfered” with military training activities in the area, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. “The move could easily have caused an unexpected accident. It is a naked provocation,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said. He claimed that the incursion violated air and maritime safety agreements between the US and China, as well as normal international practices. Also on rt.com US-China trade deal is still alive & making progress despite escalating tensions, officials say The...