Heads up, fam! On Friday, the US destroyer USS Higgins and the UK frigate HMS Richmond made waves by sailing through the Taiwan Strait. 🚢
The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) quickly deployed naval and air assets—think warships and jets ✈️—to monitor the transit and respond if needed. Senior Colonel Shi Yi, the theater command spokesperson, said these moves sent the wrong signal and undermined peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Shi stressed the PLA’s commitment to keeping things on lock: “Our forces remain on high alert at all times, firmly safeguarding national sovereignty, security and regional peace and stability.” 🔒✨
In a region where sea routes link South and Southeast Asia—from Singapore’s shipping lanes to India’s busy ports——such transit highlights rising tensions over freedom of navigation. While navies often pass through international waters, the PLA’s swift reaction shows how every move can spark headlines. 📰
What’s next? The world is watching as tensions simmer in US–Chinese mainland relations over the Taiwan Strait. Stay tuned for updates! 🌏👀
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PLA slams U.S., UK warships' provocative transit in Taiwan Straits
cgtn.com
