Tension Rises in the Pacific: China and Taiwan in Standoff
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World
February 17, 2025 08:00
pacific - China reacts to Canada warship's passage through Taiwan Strait, tension escalates with military activities reported.
China's Reaction to Canada Warship's Passage through Taiwan Strait
China expresses discontent over Canada warship's navigation through Taiwan Strait, citing it as a deliberate action to disrupt peace and stability. Taiwan and China's military activities in the region are closely monitored.
Support from Taiwan and Military Response
Taiwan expresses support for Canada's navigation, emphasizing the defense of freedom and peace in the international waters of Taiwan Strait. Taiwan's Defense Ministry reports Chinese military aircraft and ships circling the island, prompting Taiwan to declare Air Defense Identification Zone and respond accordingly.
China-Taiwan Dispute and Historical Background
Taiwan, with a history of de facto independence since 1949, remains a contentious issue with China claiming it as a part of its territory. The ongoing standoff between China and Taiwan, exacerbated by foreign military presence in the Taiwan Strait, fuels tensions between the two nations.