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US Navy aircraft transit through Taiwan Strait

On Tuesday, a U.S. Navy aircraft traversed the Taiwan Strait, which the U.S. characterized as a demonstration of its commitment to maintaining free and open international airspace. This action led China to deploy fighter jets in response to what it perceives as its territorial waters. The U.S. 7th Fleet stated that the P-8A Poseidon’s flight was conducted in accordance with international law, reinforcing the navigational … Continue reading US Navy aircraft transit through Taiwan Strait

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German navy traversed the sensitive Taiwan Strait, first such passage in 20 years

On Friday, two ships from the German navy traversed the sensitive Taiwan Strait, marking the first such passage in twenty years. This move underscores Berlin’s commitment to align with its Western allies amid escalating tensions between Taipei and Beijing. China, which asserts that Taiwan is part of its territory, claims exclusive sovereignty over the strait. In contrast, both the United States and Taiwan maintain that … Continue reading German navy traversed the sensitive Taiwan Strait, first such passage in 20 years

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