China accuses Americans of trespassing on their territorial waters

A spokesman for the command of the Eastern theatre of war activities of the Chinese army Zhang Chunhui stated that the Chinese military was monitoring an American destroyer during his mission, which the U.S. Navy described as a routine transit through the Strait.

The United States should stop provocative statements and actions concerning the Taiwan Strait – said the spokesman, adding that the Chinese military would firmly defend the territorial integrity of the country and the peace and stability of the Strait.

The Ministry of Defence of Taiwan, on the other hand, stated that the armed forces of the islands were also monitoring voyage A U.S. ship that ran without deviation from normal.

Communist China recognizes Taiwan as a rebellious province and does not rule out the possibility of using force to take control of it. The U.S. does not maintain formal diplomatic relations with Taiwan, but is considered its main ally on the international stage and has increased its support for the island in recent years.

Beijing accuses Washington and Taipei of collusion aimed at declaring Taiwan's formal independence. China intensified military exercises near the island and intensified a diplomatic campaign to deprive its allies.

According to Reuter's sources, the U.S. government is planning further deliveries of U.S. weapons to Taiwan, including MQ-9 drones and coastal missile defense systems. Beijing is strongly protesting the sale of arms to Taiwan and maintaining any military relations with it.

Source: PAP