US-Canada joint patrol in Taiwan
A US Navy warship has once again crossed the Taiwan Strait. Apart from this, a Canadian frigate also crossed the waters of Taipei. BBC and AP news.
On Tuesday (September 20), two US and Canadian warships conducted a joint patrol in Taipei waters. This has been confirmed by the Canadian and US military.
In this regard, the Ministry of Defense of Canada said on Wednesday (September 21), that as a country in the Pacific region, Canada is committed to maintaining the stability of the Indo-Pacific region.
Meanwhile, China has strongly condemned the US and Canadian warships patrolling the Taiwan Strait. Beijing has also accused Washington of destabilizing the Taiwan Strait.
China's Defense Ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that the two vessels were closely monitored by the Chinese Navy and Air Force throughout their passage through the Taiwan Strait. The country's defense department also said that its army, navy and air force have been ordered to be on high alert. It has also been asked to be ready to respond to any provocative activities.
China has been claiming sole ownership of Taiwan and its surrounding areas. In recent years, ships from the US, Britain and their allies have regularly passed through the Taiwan Strait, angering Beijing.
Tensions between Taiwan and China have risen since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and top Washington officials visited Taipei last month. In response, Beijing conducted massive military exercises around Taipei. In response, the US sent warships to the Taiwan Strait. This made the situation more heated.
