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China’s military has issued a statement criticizing a recent transit of the Taiwan Strait by a Canadian warship. The incident occurred on Sunday and marks the first such passage by a Canadian vessel this year, prompting a response from Beijing regarding perceived disruptions to regional stability.
The Taiwan Strait is a body of water separating mainland China and the self-governed island of Taiwan. China maintains that Taiwan is part of its territory and asserts jurisdiction over the strait itself. This position underlies their reaction to foreign naval presence in the area.
According to Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry, the Canadian vessel navigated the strait on Sunday. The event follows closely after two United States Navy ships conducted similar transits earlier this month, further contributing to heightened tensions in the region.
A spokesperson for China’s Eastern Theater Command of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), identified as Li Xi, released a statement accusing Canada’s actions of “deliberately stirring up trouble and undermining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.” The statement characterized the transit as provocative.
In response to the Canadian warship’s passage, the PLA deployed naval and air assets to monitor and observe the vessel’s movements. The military affirmed its commitment to responding forcefully against any perceived threats or provocations in the region.