US-China Relations: China furious over US warship being sent to Taiwan Strait, says 'US should follow one China policy'
Sino-US tensions have escalated since the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Both countries are constantly warning each other. Meanwhile, China has condemned America's decision to send a warship.
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The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned the decision of US Navy warships to enter the Taiwan Strait. China has called it a provocation aimed at harming regional peace and stability. Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said Washington should follow one-China policy, DPA news agency reported.
Demonstrates America's commitment - US Navy
The US Navy's 7th Fleet said on Sunday that the guided-missile cruisers USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville made a routine mission through international waters. The ship's transit through the Strait of Taiwan demonstrates America's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, the statement said. The United States military flies wherever international law permits.
China is furious after Nancy Pelosi's visit
Taiwan has had an independent government since 1949, but China considers the democratic island to be part of its territory and opposes any form of official contact between Taiwan and others. The US military sent warships through the strategic waterway for the first time since US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan on August 2.
China did massive maneuvers
China is furiously furious at the US over Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the Chinese military conducted large-scale maneuvers around the island. Regarding this tour, China's state media Global Times had vented anger on the US regarding Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. It was said in the Global Times that America has violated many agreements.
