This would be a significant move by Japan, which is thought to have avoided sailing its ships through the strait in order not to upset China, which claims self-governned Taiwan and the strait. Neither Japan, Taiwan or China has commented officially on the passage. Chinese state newspaper Global Times, citing an unnamed source, said the Chinese military "conducted tracking and monitoring throughout [the vessels'] entire course and had the situation under control".
torsdag 26. september 2024
Japan sails warship in Taiwan Strait for first time: reports
A Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait between Taiwan and China for the first time, according to reports in Japanese media. The JS Sazanami, a naval destroyer, passed through the strait from north to south on Wednesday, accompanied by ships from Australia and New Zealand. The vessel was on its way to take part in military exercises in the South China Sea, Japanese ministers were quoted as saying.
This would be a significant move by Japan, which is thought to have avoided sailing its ships through the strait in order not to upset China, which claims self-governned Taiwan and the strait. Neither Japan, Taiwan or China has commented officially on the passage. Chinese state newspaper Global Times, citing an unnamed source, said the Chinese military "conducted tracking and monitoring throughout [the vessels'] entire course and had the situation under control".
This would be a significant move by Japan, which is thought to have avoided sailing its ships through the strait in order not to upset China, which claims self-governned Taiwan and the strait. Neither Japan, Taiwan or China has commented officially on the passage. Chinese state newspaper Global Times, citing an unnamed source, said the Chinese military "conducted tracking and monitoring throughout [the vessels'] entire course and had the situation under control".
