Japanese warship makes historic passage through Taiwan strait
A Japanese warship made a historic passage through the Taiwan Strait, marking a significant move amid rising regional tensions.
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A Japanese warship made a historic passage through the Taiwan Strait, marking a significant move amid rising regional tensions.
During his remarks, Lee emphasized the relevance of Taiwan’s inclusion in global discussions, particularly in light of the U.N.'s recent launch of the Summit of the Future, aimed at fostering international collaboration in using technology for the betterment of future generations. He pointed out that Taiwan produces over 90% of the world's advanced chips, underscoring its vital role in global technology supply chains. Despite the U.N.'s stated goal of leaving no one behind, Lee lamented that Taiwan's 23.5 million residents remain excluded from international forums.
Koo emphasised the importance of differentiating between peacetime and wartime, citing China's efforts to blur the lines between military drills and combat readiness.
Hsiao conveyed her appreciation for Canada's solidarity with global democracies and emphasised the importance of peace and stability in the region.
The USS Ralph Johnson, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, sailed through the Taiwan Strait, underscoring the United States’ commitment to international navigation rights.
This meeting comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait, with the group of six lawmakers emphasizing their commitment to close collaboration in the event of a regional contingency.
Throughout August, Taiwan has reported a total of 233 PLA aircraft and 117 Chinese naval vessels operating around its borders.
The escalation reflects a broader pattern observed this month, with PLA aircraft having been tracked 218 times and Chinese naval vessels 106 times around Taiwan’s airspace and waters.
In response to this latest development, Taiwan dispatched aircraft and naval ships while deploying coastal-based missile systems to monitor the Chinese military activities.
According to the MND, out of the 27 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), 17 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait into the nation’s southwest air defense identification zone (ADIZ).
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