China Criticises Canada’s Warship Sailing Through Taiwan Strait
China has condemned Canada for sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait, accusing the country of “stirring up trouble” and threatening peace in the region.
The Chinese military said it closely monitored the Canadian vessel and warned it during its passage on February 16, which came just days after two U.S. Navy ships made similar trips.
The Canadian ship involved was the HMCS Ottawa, a Halifax-class frigate. This is the third Western warship to pass through the Taiwan Strait recently.
Two U.S. Navy ships, the USS Ralph Johnson and the USNS Bowditch, sailed through the waterway on February 10.
The Chinese military said its forces, both naval and air, were deployed to keep an eye on the ship and stated they would “resolutely counter all threats and provocations.”
The Taiwan Strait is a critical waterway that separates Taiwan from mainland China. Tai…
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