China has halted the work on a military base in the UAE after the intervention of the United States.

Earlier, the Wall Street Journal had reported that China was constructing a military facility on a secret port.

US President Joe Biden had issued a warning to China that it would adversely affect the relationship between the two countries.

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It came after the country's intelligence services became aware of a military installation near Abu Dhabi as per classified images captured by their satellites.

''The UAE has never had an agreement, plan, talks or intention to host a Chinese military base or outpost of any kind,'' the Wall Street Journal quoted an Emirati embassy spokesman.

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In response, a US official said ''I can tell you that we are committed to our enduring partnership between the United States and the UAE.''

Biden had a discussion about the issue with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan.

US State Department spokesman Ned Price slammed China's move and said it was "dangerous, provocative, and unjustified."

Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping had held a virtual meeting this week aimed at ensuring that increasingly intense and acrimonious competition between the superpowers does not veer into conflict.

(With inputs from agencies)

China has halted the work on a military base in the UAE after the intervention of the United States. Earlier, the Wall Street Journal had reported that China was constructing a military facility on a secret port.

China has halted the work on a military base in the UAE after the intervention of the United States. Earlier, the Wall Street Journal had reported that China was constructing a military facility on a secret port. US President Joe Biden had issued a warning to China that it would adversely affect the relationship between the two countries. Also read | US and Taiwan to hold second round of economic dialogue next week It came after the country's intelligence services became aware of a military installation near Abu Dhabi as per classified images captured by their satellites. ''The UAE has never had an agreement, plan, talks or intention to host a Chinese military base or outpost of any kind,'' the Wall Street Journal quoted an Emirati embassy spokesman. Also read | Don't know about Putin's intentions: Blinken on Ukraine 'provocation' In response, a US official said ''I can tell you that we are committed to our enduring partnership between the United States and the UAE.'' Biden had a discussion about the issue with Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. US State Department spokesman Ned Price slammed China's move and said it was "dangerous, provocative, and unjustified." Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping had held a virtual meeting this week aimed at ensuring that increasingly intense and acrimonious competition between the superpowers does not veer into conflict. (With inputs from agencies)

China halts work on military base in UAE after US intervention: Report

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China halts work on military base in UAE after US intervention: Report