Taiwan monitors Chinese carrier group in sensitive Taiwan Strait. In a display of heightened vigilance, Taiwan's military has been closely observing a Chinese naval formation led by the aircraft carrier Shandong as it navigates the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait. The Shandong, which has participated in previous military exercises near Taiwan, maintained a course along the Chinese side of the waterway's median line, considered an unofficial boundary. This action occurs against a backdrop of increased military activity by China around the democratically governed island, with Beijing never renouncing the use of force to assert its control over Taiwan. The Taiwanese government stands firm in rejecting China's sovereignty claims, mirroring the U.S’ challenge to China's assertion that the Taiwan Strait is not an international waterway.
Asia Daily: November 10, 2023
Asia Daily: November 10, 2023
Asia Daily: November 10, 2023
Taiwan monitors Chinese carrier group in sensitive Taiwan Strait. In a display of heightened vigilance, Taiwan's military has been closely observing a Chinese naval formation led by the aircraft carrier Shandong as it navigates the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait. The Shandong, which has participated in previous military exercises near Taiwan, maintained a course along the Chinese side of the waterway's median line, considered an unofficial boundary. This action occurs against a backdrop of increased military activity by China around the democratically governed island, with Beijing never renouncing the use of force to assert its control over Taiwan. The Taiwanese government stands firm in rejecting China's sovereignty claims, mirroring the U.S’ challenge to China's assertion that the Taiwan Strait is not an international waterway.