Beijing –
China tracking the movement of warships United States of America (USA) that sailed across the waters Taiwan Strait. Beijing also accused Washington of “publicly hyping up” the transit of its warships in the sensitive waters.
“The commandos remain in a state of high alert at all times and will resolutely defend national sovereignty and security as well as regional peace and stability,” said Chinese military spokesman Colonel Shi Yi. AFPMonday (17/4/2023)
The US Navy’s 7th Fleet announced the missile destroyer USS Milius “made a routine transit in the Taiwan Strait” on Sunday (16/4) local time. It was emphasized that the USS Milius’ activity was intended to confirm the international status of regional waters, such as the Taiwan Strait and the South China Sea.
“Traversing waters where freedom of navigation and overflight of the high seas applies in accordance with international law,” the US Navy’s 7th Fleet said in a statement.
The US Navy’s 7th Fleet also shared photos Monday (17/4) showing crew members looking out over the Taiwan Strait, one of the world’s most important waterways for international shipping.
“The ship transited through a corridor in the (Taiwan) Strait that is outside the coastal territorial seas of any country,” the US Navy said in a statement.
It was also stressed that the USS Milius activity demonstrated US commitment to a free and open Asia-Pacific region. “The United States military flies, sails and operates anywhere international law allows,” the US Navy said.
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