US, China trade accusations over Beijing’s military action around Taiwan

In this photo released by Xinhua News Agency, a Chinese air force pilot conducts a combat training exercises around the Taiwan Island, Aug. 7, 2022. (Photo: AP)

WASHINGTON: China’s shutdown of several lines of military communication with the U.S. has left a heightened risk of dangerous miscalculation even after the conclusion of Beijing’s weeklong military drills around Taiwan, experts say.