The Chinese military warns the Royal Navy that it engages in activities that "hide evil intentions"

It is a rare case when a British unit flows through the Strait – noted the Reuter Agency. Adds that shipy US Navy regularly passes through the Strait, but American allies are more abstinent in this type of action.

"This kind of behavior hides bad intentions and harms the peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait," she gave command of the Chinese army. It was added that the British frigate was followed by Chinese water and air units, and was warned by them. The Chinese forces maintain a high level of vigilance and are ready to stand firm against all threats and provocations – stressed.

HMS Richmond was sent to the waters of the East China Sea to oversee compliance with the sanctions imposed on North Korea. Now – through the Taiwan Straits – ship He's going to Vietnam.

The Beijing-recognized part of China Taiwan has been reporting for months on the military activity of the PRC near the island, in particular on numerous violations of Taiwan's Air Defense Identification Zone by Chinese Air Force aircraft.

Source: PAP