[HIGHLIGHTS] Washington Post: US spy services revealed construction work at a Chinese military facility in the UAE

U.S. has halted construction work on a Chinese military base in the United Arab Emirates.

The move is part of a growing U.S.-Chinese tensions. China is building a network of military bases around the world. The UAE is one of China's largest trading partners in the Middle East and North Africa. It is also one of the most strategically important regions in the world for China and the United States to work together on issues such as energy and security. The United States and China have a long history of working together on military issues.