A U.S. and Canadian warship transited the Taiwan Strait, prompting China’s condemnation as disruptive, following recent Chinese military exercises, emphasizing freedom of navigation and Taiwan’s self-determination.
A U.S. and a Canadian warship navigated the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, following China’s recent military exercises in the region, which Beijing labeled as “disruptive.” The U.S. Navy frequently conducts such missions, asserting that the strait is international waters despite China’s claims of sovereignty over Taiwan.
According to the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet, the transit involving the USS Higgins and HMCS Vancouver was a routine operation, emphasizing the importance of freedom of navigation as dictated by international law. This mission reflects both nations’ commitment to uphold these navigational rights.
In response, China condemned the operation, claiming it compromised peace and stability in the area. Taiwan, firmly opposing Beijing’s sovereignty assertions, maintains that only its people can determine their nation’s future.
Source : US, Canadian navy ships sail through Taiwan Strait week after China war games
