China says ‘US & Canada colluded to stir up trouble’ by sending warships through Taiwan Strait — RT World News

American Arleigh-Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS ‘Dewey’ of Arleigh Burke and Canadian frigate HMCS ‘Winnipeg’ sailed through Taiwan’s waterway, triggering a fierce response by the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command.

Canada and the United States colluded in order to stir up and provoke trouble. This seriously endangered peace and stability on Taiwan Strait.

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Chinese forces “always maintain a high level of alert and resolutely counter all threats and provocations,” Beijing’s military stated.

In the interim, Pentagon maintained that “Dewey’s and Winnipeg’s transit through the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the commitment of the United States and our allies and partners to a free and open Indo-Pacific.”

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Beijing considers Taiwan to be a part of its territory under its ‘One China’ policy and does not recognize its autonomy. The Chinese military uploaded a video of troops building and assault drilling beachheads in southern Fujian province, which is located across the Taiwan Straits. It was posted amid the growing war of words. Taipei’s military officials responded that they would not allow the island to be destroyed. “will meet the enemy full on” in case of conflict.

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