US Navy sends first warship through Taiwan Strait post-election. The US Navy's USS John Finn recently transited the Taiwan Strait, the first such passage following Taiwan's presidential and parliamentary elections. This action by the US Navy, part of its commitment to upholding freedom of navigation, has sparked Beijing's ire. China's military described the mission as "public hyping," while closely monitoring the vessel. Taiwan's Defense Ministry reported the transit as a routine movement, emphasizing that the situation was "normal." This event underscores the ongoing geopolitical tension between the US and China regarding Taiwan, which China considers its own territory.